HC Deb 20 November 1918 vol 110 cc3417-8
49. Sir J. NORTON-GRIFFITHS

asked the Prime Minister if he will take steps to prohibit the importation of toys into this country with a view to developing the whole of this industry for the benefit of disabled soldiers and sailors; and if he has received information from any of the Dominions advocating such a policy?

Mr. PRATT

The Prime Minister has asked the President of the Board of Trade to answer this question. The President of the Board of Trade is not aware of any communication of the kind referred to in the latter part of the question, but the suggestion made by the hon. and gallant Member will be borne in mind.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Are we going to turn disabled soldiers into toy-makers?

General CROFT

May the House take it for certain, whether there is any legislation or not, that there is no opportunity of any articles coming in from Germany?

Mr. PRATT

I cannot give any addition to the answer I have already given to the question.