§ 11. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any negotiations are being opened with a view to securing a larger share of the market for iron and steel in India for British manufacturers?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. W. R. Smith)No, Sir; His Majesty's Government in this country have opened no such negotiations.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEWill the hon. Gentleman make representations to the Minister with reference to the deplorable condition of the steel industry and see whether something cannot be done?
§ Mr. SMITHMy right hon. Friend is aware of the circumstances connected with the industry at home. He is in very close touch with it and is quite willing to do all that is possible.
§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEWhy has he done nothing yet?