§ 42. Mr. Mikardoasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he is satisfied that the practice of trading on margins and differences in the commodity markets never operates against the national interest; and, if not, if he will take steps to protect the national interest in appropriate cases.
§ Mr. DeakinsI am satisfied that the normal operations of the commodity futures markets based in London are beneficial to the United Kingdom. If my hon. Friend has in mind any particular examples of trading practices which may adversely affect our interests I shall gladly study them.