HC Deb 25 October 1920 vol 133 c1303
6. Colonel Sir A. SPROT

asked the President of the Board of Trade if the Government is now prepared to introduce a Bill with the object of giving adequate protection to key industries and also to control dumping?

Sir P. LLOYD-GREAME

A Bill dealing with these matters is in course of preparation and will, I hope, be introduced this Session.

Mr. G. TERRELL

Can the hon. Gentleman give a definite date when this Bill will be introduced?

Sir P. LLOYD-GREAME

I am sure my hon. Friend will appreciate that it is quite impossible for me to give a definite date. The Board of Trade are anxious to proceed with the Bill, but it is quite obvious that we have not control of Parliamentary time.

Mr. TERRELL

Will the hon. Gentleman be able to give an answer if the question is repeated this day week?

Sir P. LLOYD-GREAME

A question of that kind ought to be addressed to the Leader of the House.