HC Deb 28 February 1927 vol 203 cc33-4
60. Mr. HAMMERSLEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade if the committee set up to hear the application from the leather goods trade for protection has yet reported; and whether he is in a position to make any statement on the matter?

Mr. SAMUEL

I have received the report of the committee to which my hon. Friend refers. With regard to the latter part of the question, I would refer him to the statement of policy which was made in this House on the 28th July, 1925, of which I am sending him a copy.

Mr. HARRIS

is it correct, as stated in the question, that they applied for protection, and not safeguarding?

Mr. SAMUEL

I did not draft the question.