§ 1. Mr. DAYasked the Under-Secretary of State for India the amount of iron or steel imported into India during the financial year 1934–35 and used in connection with Government contracts; and what portion of the same was supplied by the United Kingdom or other countries?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for INDIA (Mr. Butler)The information is not available in this country but I will ask the Government of India whether they can supply it.
§ Mr. DAYWill the Minister suggest to the Government of India that they should, all things being equal, give a preference to United Kingdom manufacturers?
§ Mr. BUTLERI think the Government of India have that consideration always in mind.