§ 54. Sir NORTON GRIFFITHSasked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the uncertainty and anxiety prevailing in industrial and commercial circles throughout the country as to the policy of the Government with regard to key industries, he will at an early date be in a position to make a definite statement with regard to the protection of such industries?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the passage of the Gracious Speech from the Throne dealing with the subject referred to in the question, to which, in the meantime, I cannot add anything.
§ Sir NORTON GRIFFITHSCan my right hon. Friend give any indication as to when a further statement will be made?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWAs soon as possible; but I am sure no one knows better than my hon. and gallant Friend, however much we should like to do it, that we cannot do everything at once.