46. Lieut.-Colonel WATTS-MORGAN (for Colonel DAY)asked the Prime Minister whether the submissions made by the Committee on Industry and Trade, appointed to inquire into the conditions and prospects of British industry and commerce in so far as transport development and cotton growing in East Africa are concerned, have been considered; and whether it is proposed that such submissions should be carried into effect?
§ The PRIME MINISTERAs the hon. and gallant Member is aware, the submissions of the Committee on Industry and Trade are in general terms; and before they could be carried into effect, specific proposals must be framed with a view to consideration on their merits as practical contributions to the solution of the transport problem in East Africa. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Colonies has this matter now before him.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir JOSEPH NALLMay I ask whether, in considering this question, it will be appreciated that it is intimately bound up with employment in Lancashire?
§ The PRIME MINISTERLancashire has not failed to notify me of that fact.