HC Deb 13 May 1930 vol 238 cc1607-8
25. Mr. LAMBERT

asked the Lord Privy Seal if he has any information whether the railway companies have followed his advice to give a preference to British products, notably in the purchase of oats for the feeding of horses owned by them?

Mr. THOMAS

The railway companies do not receive any grant under the Development Act in respect of the purchase of oats for their horses.

Mr. LAMBERT

Will the right hon. Gentleman give instructions to the railway companies to give a preference to British products?

Mr. THOMAS

Where Government money is involved; but I said that we made no grant towards oats for feeding purposes.

Mr. LAMBERT

Was that distinction made in the speech which the right hon. Gentleman delivered at Derby the other day?

Mr. THOMAS

I had not oats in my mind.

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