HC Deb 06 May 1929 vol 227 c1956W
Captain CROOKSHANK

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of Safeguarding applications received up to the latest date available; the number referred to committees; and the number of duties imposed as a result?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

Forty-five industries have made Safeguarding applications, two of which are in abeyance. Applications from 18 industries were referred to committees; nine Safeguarding duties have been enacted, and one case is still outstanding. In four further cases duties were imposed in Finance Acts.