HC Deb 28 February 1933 vol 275 c169
17. Mr. RANKIN

asked the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs whether any special efforts and, if so, of what nature, are now being made to secure increased preference for cotton goods within the Empire?

The SECRETARY of STATE for DOMINION AFFAIRS (Mr. J. H. Thomas)

I can assure the hon. Member that no chance of providing increased opportunities for the sale of cotton goods within the Empire will be neglected.

Mr. MAXTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman doing anything to encourage the sale of steel sleepers in various parts of the Empire?

Mr. THOMAS

Yes, and the hon. Member will be pleased to know that the Great Western Railway and the London Midland and Scottish Railway have doubled—

Mr. SPEAKER

Mt. George Hall.