HC Deb 12 November 1936 vol 317 c1062W
Mr. ACLAND

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps have been taken to ensure that the assurances given by the British Iron and Steel Federation as to the equitable distribution of quota steel shall be observed in practice?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

The Import Duties Advisory Committee are watching the arrangements for the distribution among consumers of the steel purchased from the cartel. The Committee are satisfied that the imports are being distributed in accordance with the undertakings given by the federation.