HC Deb 17 November 1931 vol 259 cc647-8
45. Mr. CLARRY

asked the Prime Minister whether the committee of inquiry into the iron and steel industry, initiated by the Labour Government in the early part of last year, has completed its report and recommendations; and, if so, when will that part dealing specifically with Great Britain be published?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative; as regards the second, the report is not drafted in such a way that it would be possible to separate the portion dealing specifically with Great Britain.

Sir JOSEPH NALL

Will the whole report be published at an early date?

The PRIME MINISTER

No. This is a position which has been taken up after careful consideration.

Mr. THORNE

Is it not a fact that the notice given by the President of the Board of Trade dealt with articles in Class III; and is it no; the case that the iron and steel trade would come within that category?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes, but that does not refer to this report.

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