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Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 June 1956.

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Photo of Mr Emanuel Shinwell Mr Emanuel Shinwell , Easington 12:00, 28 June 1956

Can the right hon. Gentleman explain on what constitutional principle he relies in defying a decision taken by this House on a free vote? At the same time, in view of his previous Answer, will he say what he actually means by not being able to do something at the present time? Does he contemplate doing something in the foreseeable future?