HC Deb 22 November 1927 vol 210 c1573
9. Mr. ROBINSON

asked the President of the Board of Trade if having regard to the present position of the textile indutry, he will set up a Commission to in-quire as to the causes of the present depression and the steps to be taken to restore the industry to a satisfactory condition?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

As at present advised, I do not think that the textile industries would be materially assisted by the appointment of a special Commission such as the hon. Member suggests.

Sir NICHOLAS GRATTAN-DOYLE

Will my right hon. Friend consider the advisability of applying the provision of the Safeguarding of Industries Act in this case?

Mr. SPEAKER

That question goes beyond the scope of the question on the Paper.

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