HC Deb 26 November 1928 vol 223 cc36-7
42. Commander BELLAIRS

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in view of the importance of radium to the health of nations, whether the Government will raise the question of the radium monopoly of Belgium at the League of Nations and protest against the great rise in price in spite of in-creased production?

Sir K. WOOD

I have been asked to reply. The whole question of the radium requirements of this country in relation to present sources of supply is at present under consideration by a sub-committee of the Committee of Civil Research.

Commander BELLAIRS

That does riot answer my question. I asked whether the Government will raise the question of the radium monopoly of Belgium at the League of Nations?

Sir K. WOOD

I must await the Report of the Committee first.

Commander BELLAIRS

When may we expect the Report of the Committee?

Sir K. WOOD

Very shortly.