HC Deb 14 July 1919 vol 118 c8
6. Mr. SEDDON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether the decision to allow unrestricted importation of silica ground and silica sand is permanent; and whether he is aware that many members of the Flint and Silica Flour Manufacturers' Association laid down expensive plant to make the country self-producing during the War?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

These commodities are important materials, and my right hon. Friend is not prepared to prohibit their importation.