HC Deb 17 December 1929 vol 233 c1176
30. Mr. HORE-BELISHA

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he can make any further statement with regard to his effort to expand the motor industry?

Mr. THOMAS

I am not in a position to make any further statement on this matter at the present stage.

Mr. L. SMITH

May I ask whether the right hon. Gentleman realises the difficulty of the motor trade in view of the McKenna Duties coming off?

Mr. THOMAS

I realise that those engaged in the motor trade feel very strongly about the McKenna Duties, and I also know perfectly well that they feel equally strongly on a number of other subjects.

Mr. SMITHERS

Does not the right hon. Gentleman realise that the most important factor in this matter is the uncertainty in the situation?

Mr. SPEAKER

That question does not arise out of the question on the Paper.