HC Deb 28 October 1918 vol 110 c1136W
Mr. ARTHUR STRAUSS

asked the President of the Board of Trade if the Government has promised any support to the British Metals Corporation now in course of formation; if the Government intend to give that corporation any preference to existing or future companies; and, if so, what kind of preference is in contemplation?

Sir A. STANLEY

His Majesty's Government welcome the formation of a strong British organisation aiming at securing for British interests the predominance in the non-ferrous metal trades of the British Empire hitherto occupied by Germany. But there has been no promise, nor is their any intention to accord to the British Metal Corporation any preferential treatment as compared with other British controlled companies having similar objects.