Committee Repoets.

Oral Answers to Questions — Safeguarding of Industries Act. – in the House of Commons at on 20 March 1922.

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Photo of Mr George Terrell Mr George Terrell , Chippenham

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asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now in a position to state the action which the Government propose to take to bring into operation Part II of the Safeguarding of Industries Act in regard to industries where the Reports of the Committees have been received?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

This matter is still under consideration.

Photo of Mr George Terrell Mr George Terrell , Chippenham

When does the right hon. Gentleman think he will be able to give an answer to this question?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

I said, in reply to a question the other day, very shortly, and I still hope very shortly.

Photo of Mr George Terrell Mr George Terrell , Chippenham

Will that be before Easter?

Photo of Mr Stanley Baldwin Mr Stanley Baldwin , Bewdley

Oh, yes; certainly.

Dr. MURRAY:

Has not a Minister declared that the policy of the Government is full-blooded Free Trade?