HC Deb 23 February 1926 vol 192 c271
13. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in the case of industries subordinate or allied to the iron and steel trades which make application for safeguarding under the provisions of the Board of Trade White Paper, such applications will be treated on their merits and without reference to the decision of His Majesty's Government on the application made by the iron and steel industries?

Sir B. CHADWICK

I am not sure that I understand the meaning of my hon. Friend's question; but I do not think that it would be possible to give a general answer about a number of unspecified industries which might be governed by different considerations.

Mr. HANNON

Has the Board of Trade received any application from any of the subordinate industries connected with steel in accordance with the provisions of the White Paper with regard to safeguarding?

Sir B. CHADWICK

My hon. Friend knows that I could not possibly give him an answer on that point.

Mr. MACKINDER

Which industry is not subordinate?