HC Deb 28 June 1932 vol 267 c1626
14. Mr. COCKS

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps are being taken in the direction of the scientific planning and reconstruction on a national scale of the main British industries?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The limits of a Parliamentary answer only permit me to refer my hon. Friend to statements on the subject of industrial organisation which have been made from time to time on behalf of the Government and the Import Duties Advisory Committee.

Mr. COCKS

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that; unless we undertake this national planning, nothing but disaster awaits us?