HC Deb 29 July 1927 vol 209 c1670W
Major BRAITHWAITE

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in view of the increase in the imports of iron and steel in the six months ended 31st March and the amount of unemployment in the coal-mining industry, he will consider the application of the Safeguarding of industries Act to the iron and steel trades?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I am unable to add anything to the statements made in this House as to the policy of the Government in this particular matter.