HC Deb 15 May 1922 vol 154 c5
11. Mrs. WINTRINGHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet corapleted his consideration of theprimâ facie case put forward by the British silk manufacturers for the application of the provisions of the Safeguarding of Industries Act to their industry; and, if so, whether he can state the action he proposes to take?

Mr. BALDWIN

Aprimâ facie case for reference to a Committee was not made out by the applicants, but they have since furnished certain further information which is being considered.

Mr. G. TERRELL

When will the decision be given?

Mr. BALDWIN

As soon as possible.