§ Mr. J. DAVISONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether there is any prohibition or restrictions upon the importation of cement into this country; whether he is aware that, in consequence of the great demand for cement for housing purposes, endeavours have been made to purchase cement from Germany and Denmark and that replies have been received that it is impossible to send cement here; and whether this position arises out of any action on the part of the British Government.
§ Sir A. GEDDESThe importation of cement is not restricted, and any difficulty in obtaining it from abroad is not due to the action of His Majesty's Government.