HC Deb 16 June 1927 vol 207 c1208W
Mr. DIXEY

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the serious state of affairs in the iron and steel trade, the Government are prepared to set up a committee to consider the question?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

The committee under the chairmanship of Sir Arthur Balfour is at present inquiring into the conditions and prospects of British industry and commerce generally, and I have no reason to think that any useful purpose would be served by setting up a special committee for the iron and steel trades.