72. Mr. BRAITHWAITEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will be in a position to announce His Majesty's Government's plans for dealing with abnormal importations of iron and steel products before the House rises for the Christmas recess?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD OF TRADE (Mr. Hore-Belisha)My right hon. Friend is in the course of receiving representations from various sections of the iron and steel industry.
§ Sir H. CROFTIs it not a fact that this industry is going through a time of tremendous depression, and cannot the hon. Gentleman make a decision quickly?
§ Mr. FLANAGANCan the hon. Gentleman give any idea when some decision will be arrived at?
§ Mr. MACQUISTENIs the hon. Gentleman not aware that this is a matter of life and death to the industry?