§ 2. Sir K. WOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now make a statement concerning the progress which has been made in establishing new industries in the distressed areas for the purpose of mitigating unemployment?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMThis is a matter which can best be dealt with on the occasion of the Board of Trade Vote.
§ Sir K. WOODDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that it would make for more concise and explicit statement if he summarised exactly what has been done? If I put down a question, will the right hon. Gentleman give an answer that can be published in the OFFICIAL REPORT showing exactly what has been done in the matter?
§ Mr. GRAHAMIt is very difficult to summarise a matter of this kind, which changes from day to day as negotiations proceed. By far the better method is to await the Board of Trade Vote.
§ Sir K WOODSurely it is not difficult to summarise what has been accomplished?
§ Mr. C. WILLIAMSCould not the right hon. Gentleman just say "Nothing", and be quite truthful?