§ 23. Mr. MANDERasked the Lord Privy Seal if the proposals for assisting the export of motor cars now before the Government include cycles and motor cycles as well?
Mr. THOMASMy discussions with the representatives of the British motor-car manufacturing industry have dealt with motor cars and motor cycles.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Gentleman say how far his proposals are now advanced, and whether he is in a, position to make a statement?
Mr. THOMASCertainly not. Those engaged in the industry are the beat judges as to what is best in their own interests.
§ Mr. MANDERMy question was whether any discussions have now reached the stage at which the right hon. Gentleman would be able to make a public announcement to the House, which is a totally different thing?
§ Mr. BOOTHBYWill the right hon. Gentleman apply the principle of his last answer to the case of the coalowners as well as the motor-car manufacturers?
§ Mr. LAWTHERAnd the fishermen!