PEACE OR THE SWORD?
LADY ASTOR'S ANXIETY. LONDON, May 11. In the House of Commons Captain Watcrhouso (Con.) asked the Secretary for the Dominions if he would draw the attention of the Commonwealth Government to the fact that duties and taxes on British socks and stockings entering Australia were from 00 to 250 per cent. Mr. Thomas: , Reductions in the charges were made on March 9, but the duties are still at a high level. It is understood that the Commonwealth Tariff Board is considering the matter.
Mr. Chas. Brown (Lab.): Do you think these duties encourage Empire trade?
Lady Astor (Con.): Are you certain these inter-Empire tariffs will bring peace or a sword ?
Mr. Thomas: I hope they will bring peace.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 113, 16 May 1933, Page 7
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