HC Deb 03 March 1937 vol 321 cc356-7
49. Miss Ward

asked the Minister for the Co-ordination of Defence whether he has acquired from the Board of Trade information as to the essential manufactured requirements of this country which are imported from abroad and not manufactured here?

Sir T. Inskip

I am in close touch with the Board of Trade and other Departments on these matters.

Miss Ward

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the other day the President of the Board of Trade said that no information was available, and will he con- sider, when he receives the information, asking manufacturers whether they would consider setting up the factories required in the Special Areas? Could I have an answer?

Sir T. Inskip

Perhaps my hon. Friend would put that long question down.

Miss Ward

Shall I get an answer if I put the question down?