HC Deb 14 July 1937 vol 326 c1270W
Mr. Lyons

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether any scheme is in contemplation for the establishment of any system of steel rationing so as to ensure preference for national urgent requirements?

Captain Wallace

I would refer my hon. and learned Friend to the answer I gave On 12th July to the hon. Member for Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North (Sir N. Grattan-Doyle).

Mr. Shinwell

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he intends to take to implement the recommendations in the report of the Import Duties Advisory Committee on the steel industry?

Captain Wallace

This report is now under consideration, and no decision has yet been reached on its recommendations.