HC Deb 16 November 1925 vol 188 cc14-5
25. Captain BENN

asked the Prime Minister whether the Civil Research Committee has completed its inquiries into the iron and steel industry; and what action the Government intends to take in connection with this?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, no action is possible until the views of the Committee of Civil Research have been communicated to the Cabinet.

Captain BENN

Would the right hon. Gentleman indicate when it is expected to reach a decision?

The PRIME MINISTER

I do not think it will be very long now.

32. Mr. DIXEY

asked the Prime Minister whether he will give a day for a discussion on the position of the iron and steel trade?

The PRIME MINISTER

I cannot make any statement on this subject until the Government have received the views of the Committee of Civil Research.