HC Deb 20 March 1922 vol 152 cc11-2
10. Mr. G. TERRELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now in a position to state the action which the Government propose to take to bring into operation Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act in regard to industries where the Reports of the Committees have been received?

Mr. BALDWIN

This matter is still under consideration.

Mr. TERRELL

When does the right hon. Gentleman think he will be able to give an answer to this question?

Mr. BALDWIN

I said, in reply to a question the other day, very shortly, and I still hope very shortly.

Mr. TERRELL

Will that be before Easter?

Mr. BALDWIN

Oh, yes; certainly.

Dr. MURRAY

Has not a Minister declared that the policy of the Government is full-blooded Free Trade?