HC Deb 23 November 1925 vol 188 cc902-3
47. Mr. HURD

asked the Prime Minister in what form, and when, the House will be asked to grant £1,000,000 for the encouragement of the sale of Empire produce in this country; whether, for the purposes of this grant, Great Britain will be regarded as part of the British Empire; and, if not, whether an equivalent and simultaneous grant will be made to encourage the sale of British Home produce?

53. Major STEEL

asked the Prime Minister when he will make a statement as to what action the Government proposes to take in order to give effect to the recommendations contained in the first Report of the Imperial Economic Committee?

The PRIME MINISTER

The whole matter is at present under the consideration of His Majesty's Government, and it is hoped to make a statement later.

Mr. A. V. ALEXANDER

Having regard to the fact that an important Committee has been sitting for some months, can we be assured that we shall get the decision of the Government before Christmas?

The PRIME MINISTER

I think there are points raised in these questions that were not dealt with when the Committee to which the hon. Member alludes was set up. I cannot say at this moment when we shall have further information to give.