§ Mr. Lubbockasked the President of the Board Trade whether he will refer the copper industry to the Monopolies Commission, so that they can increase in prices on the London Metal Exchange and the discrepancy between these prichases from overseas producers.
§ Mr. Darlingif, as I assume, the Question refers to the supply of unwrought copper, I have no evidence that the requisite condition for a reference to the Commission prevail in the United Kingdom, but if the hon. Member will let me know what particular aspect of the copper industry he has in mind, I will look into the further.