§ 55. Mr. G. TERRELLasked the Prime Minister if he is now in a position to make any statement as to how effect is to be given to the policy for the protection of British manufacturing trade outlined by him on the 2nd November, 1918?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODBefore the question is answered, may I ask if a declaration was not made by my right hon. Friend on the 2nd November in favour of the protection of the British manufacturing trade interests?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI did not make that particular declaration. I suppose it was made by the Prime Minister. My answer to the question is that I am not yet in a position to make any statement.
§ Mr. TERRELLIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that this, uncertainty is very prejudicial, and is seriously affecting unemployment?
§ Colonel WEDGWOODIs it not the high prices and the prevention of imports into the country which is creating the unrest?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWIn the Speech from the Throne it was indicated that this would be one of the measures dealt with at an early date, and that is still our intention.
§ Mr. TERRELLIs there a possibility of its being referred to in the Budget?
§ Mr. BONAR LAWI hope we may be ready before that.