§ 46. Mr. MANDERasked the President of the Board of Trade whether negotiations with Japanese representatives in connection with Japanese competition in articles other than textiles are contemplated; and what action, if any, the Government propose to take?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Runciman)I would refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Platting (Mr. Chorlton) on 28th November.
§ Mr. MANDERIs my right hon. Friend aware that there are many other trades, particularly the metal trade, which are 485 just as keenly interested in Japanese competition as the textile trades; and is he not going to take some steps with regard to them also?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANIf my hon. Friend refers to the answer given on 28th November he will find that it refers to that point.