HC Deb 02 March 1937 vol 321 cc158-9
28. Miss Ward

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the total volume of imports into this country of goods for which there is no provision for manufacture in this country?

Mr. Runciman

I regret that this information is not available.

Miss Ward

Has the right hon. Gentleman any objection to the information being prepared?

Mr. Runciman

If the information could be collected and prepared, I should be glad to see that done, but I am afraid it is not available.

Miss Ward

In view of the need for the establishment of new industries in this country, will the right hon. Gentleman consider having a complete survey made of all new industries which might be established?