HC Deb 14 December 1922 vol 159 c3167W
Mr. A. T. DAVIES

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the Disposals Board have been selling castings at Grimsby at less than pig-iron prices; that towing block bottoms, which cannot now be produced for less than 37s. 6d., have been sold at 5s.; that complaints have been made on the subject by reputable firms of ironworkers who find that this action has seriously injured their trade; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?

Mr. BALDWIN

I regret that in the absence of detailed information it has not been possible to trace the sales referred to in the question, but I shall be glad to make further inquiries if the hon. Member will furnish me with the details.