HC Deb 14 December 1927 vol 211 c2304
45. Sir MERVYN MANNINGHAM-BULLER

asked the Prime Minister if he has under consideration the bringing to this country of Nauru and Ocean Island phosphate rock, under the terms of the British Phosphate Commission agreement of 1920; and, if not, will he institute full inquiries as to its being made available to British phosphate manufacturers?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Baldwin)

My right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture received a deputation on this subject yesterday, and the matter is now being considered.