Borax

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 10 November 1960.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Willey Mr Frederick Willey , Sunderland North 12:00, 10 November 1960

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will state his decision on the application for the removal of duty on refined borax.

Photo of Mr Reginald Maudling Mr Reginald Maudling , Barnet

The decision is that anhydrous borax should be exempt from import duty. The Order giving effect to it was laid before the House on 1st November and came into effect the following day.

Photo of Mr Frederick Willey Mr Frederick Willey , Sunderland North

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that this is very much welcomed by the glass industry and by the enterprising glass works in my constituency? This will help considerably.