HC Deb 19 November 1925 vol 188 cc573-4
46. Mr. T. THOMSON

asked the Prime Minister whether he can make any statement as to the stage reached in the inquiry by the Civil Research Committee into the position of the iron and steel trades; and whether, in view of the condition of these industries, he is doing anything to expedite the Committee's Report?

49. Mr. ARTHUR GREENWOOD

asked the Prime Minister whether he is in a position to state the conclusions arrived at by the civil research committee as a, result of its investigation into the iron and steel trade?

The PRIME MINISTER

I would refer the hon. Members to the answer which I gave on Monday last in reply to a question by the hon. and gallant Member for Leith (Captain Benn).

Mr. THOMSON

Can the right hon. Gentleman do anything to expedite the Report of this Committee?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am trying to expedite it by asking the Committee to sit as often as is convenient.