HC Deb 27 March 1922 vol 152 cc917-8
14 and 15. Sir A. FELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) how many inquiries by the Committee have been held under Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act, 1921; in how many cases have reports been made;

(2) how many Orders have been made under the provisions of Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act, 1921?

Mr. BALDWIN

Eight complaints have been referred to Committees, and five Reports have been received. No Order has yet been made.

Sir A. FELL

In view of the unfortunate results which have followed from Part II, may it be considered to be almost a dead letter now?

Mr. BALDWIN

I do not know of any unfortunate results.

Major MACKENZIE WOOD

Will the right hon. Gentleman either confirm or deny the report published in the newspapers on Saturday that the Government intend to repeal this Act?

Mr. BALDWIN

That was a piece of pure invention.