The Marquess of Hamiltonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the glass fabric industry concerning the 15 per cent. surcharge imposed on E glass marbles; and what replies he has sent.
§ Mr. MacDermotApart from references during the debates on the last Finance Bill, there have been representations from three firms for an exemption from the temporary charge, on the ground that these glass marbles are not produced in this country and are needed by industry here. The firms have been told that, in common with most other manufactured products, these marbles must remain subject to the charge.