HC Deb 23 February 1920 vol 125 c1319W
Mr. CHADWICK

asked the Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is taking steps to ensure that all orders for rolling stock, bridge and harbour work, and the like, which may be needed by any of the Crown Colonies, are placed in this country unless the quotations prove absolutely prohibitive?

Lieut.-Colonel AMERY

The Crown Agents for the Colonies have been instructed to give an effective preference to the products and manufactures of the Empire in connection with contracts executed by them on behalf of Colonial Governments.