HC Deb 21 June 1920 vol 130 c1777W
Major HAYWARD

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a brief statement of the effect of the Jones Shipping Act?

Sir R. HORNE

It is impossible for me, as yet, to pronounce any opinion as to the effect of the Act referred to. I have only got telegraphed summaries of the most important provisions and I shall be glad to furnish the hon. and gallant Member with a resumé of those terms, if he so desires; but some time must elapse before anything of value can be said as to their effect.