HC Deb 02 March 1908 vol 185 cc336-7
MR. SMEATON (Stirlingshire)

I beg to ask the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, if he will ascertain from the local consular officer and inform the House whether it is a fact that the United Shoe Machinery Company, whose headquarters are in Boston, U.S.A., have decided to transfer the centre of their operations to this country and to erect extensive plant; and what reasons the directors of the company have announced to the public for this decision.

THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Mr. RUNCIMAN,) Dewsbury

My right hon. friend will be happy to make the inquiries suggested by the hon. Member.