HC Deb 09 November 1926 vol 199 c854
4. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether His Majesty's Government have given further consideration to the present position of iron and steel production in Great Britain; and if he is prepared to refer the application for the extension of safeguarding to these industries to a committee, in accordance with the provisions of the White Paper?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Penrith (Mr. Dixey) on 26th July, a copy of which I am sending him.

Mr. HANNON

Does my right hon. Friend really mean to leave the question there? Will nothing be done to give relief to the present condition of the steel industry in this country?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I have nothing to add to the answer which the Prime Minister gave.