§ 28. Sir H. CROFTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received any report of abnormal imports of iron and steel manufactures during the last four weeks?
§ 70. Mr. SUTCLIFFEasked the President of the Board of Trade if be has received any recent reports that the imports into this country of foreign yarns and cotton piece goods are abnormal?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThe latest available figures of the imports of the commodities referred to are under consideration.
§ Sir H. CROFTIn view of the fact that the October imports exceed the September imports by 55,000 tons and that on the evidence, which appears to be accurate, there is a still further increase, does the right hon. Gentleman not realise the great urgency of this matter?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThat fact and all other facts are under consideration.
§ Mr. HANNONDoes the right hon. Gentleman propose to make any statement to the House on the iron and steel situation before the adjournment for the Recess?