HC Deb 06 April 1936 vol 310 cc2389-90
1. Mr. DAY

asked 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. DAY

Will the Minister suggest to the Government of India that they should, all things being equal, give a preference to United Kingdom manufacturers?

Mr. BUTLER

I think the Government of India have that consideration always in mind.

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