§ Sir John FarrTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what are the obstacles by way of tariff, duty, and so on placed on(a) the export of British textiles to Turkey and (b) the import of Turkish textiles to the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
Basic tariff Municipal tax (of Customs Duty) Stamp tax Stamp duty Import premium Wharf dues (per cent. of total) Housing fund Total per cent. approx. per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent. per cent. Synthetic filament yarn 10 15 2 10 10 5 $50/tonne 41 Wool cloth 20 15 2 10 10 5 $10/kg 80 Cotton cloth (finished) 30 15 2 10 10 5 $2/kg 79 Synthetic staple fibre 8 15 2 10 10 5 $15/tonne 38 Spun synthetic yarn 30 15 2 10 10 5 $15/tonne 64 Knitted outwear 40 15 2 10 10 5 $20/kg 124 Men's suits 87.08 40 15 2 10 10 5 10 per cent./kg CIF value 89