May 21, 1930

CON

Thomas Cantley

Conservative (1867-1942)

Mr. CANTLEY:

Perhaps not, but in that case I can write the minister a letter.

Topic:   WAYS AND MEANS
Subtopic:   CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT
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CON

Richard Bedford Bennett (Leader of the Official Opposition)

Conservative (1867-1942)

Mr. BENNETT:

There is a matter here to which I directed attention some time ago. Power is given to change the tariff by executive action, and notice is to be given in the Canada Gazette, but the new tariff is to be operative forthwith. As I have said on previous occasions in dealing with other matters, I think notice of fifteen or thirty days should be given, as the case may be. It is rather unfair to provide that a new tariff may be promulgated by executive action without affording at least some opportunity of knowledge to those who may be concerned.

Topic:   WAYS AND MEANS
Subtopic:   CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT
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LIB

Charles Avery Dunning (Minister of Finance and Receiver General)

Liberal

Mr. DUNNING:

I should point out to my hon. friend that this item is exactly the same as it has stood in the tariff since 1914. However, I will bear in mind what he has said.

Topic:   WAYS AND MEANS
Subtopic:   CUSTOMS TARIFF AMENDMENT
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Item agreed to. Progress reported. At eleven o'clock the house adjourned without question put, pursuant to standing order. Thursday, May 22, 1930


May 21, 1930