§ 14. Mr. PERRYasked the President of the Board of Trade if his attention has been called to the declaration of the Austin Motor Company of a dividend of 100 per cent. on their ordinary shares for the year ended 31st July, 1931; and whether this company has made an appeal for an extension of the protection already given to the motor industry?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI am aware of the declaration of the dividend in question, but have no knowledge of any such appeal for an increase in duty as the hon. Member refers to.
§ Mr. PERRYHas the right hon. Gentleman received any appeal for an increase in the protective duties from the workers of this firm, who suffered a reduction of wages during the same period?
§ Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTERI do not know what happened when my predecessor was at the Board of Trade, but I have not received any appeals for any increase.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThere clearly is no point of Order.
§ Mr. REMERI wish to ask you, Sir, whether the hon. Gentleman, who has referred to a reduction of wages, makes himself responsible for the question?