HC Deb 23 April 1934 vol 288 cc1381-2
50. Sir A. KNOX

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make representations to the Cunard Company to ensure that the furniture in the new ship is of British manufacture?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I understand that it is the aim and desire of the Cunard Company to see that as much as possible of the equipment and material used in the construction of the ship are of British origin, and that the company have made a communication to that effect to representatives of the trade concerned.

Sir ARTHUR MICHAEL SAMUEL

Will the hon. Gentleman make the suggestion to the Cunard Company that they should communicate with the Imperial Institute in order to get the decorative woods to put in this ship?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

I will most certainly convey the hon. Gentleman's suggestion.