asked the President of the Board of Trade what has been the result of the application of the iron and steel trade to the Safeguarding of Industries Committee for protection?

I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made in the Debate on Monday by the Minister of Labour.

May we take it that there is no possibility of any form of protection being given to the trade?

That will be decided by the inquiry.

Captain BENN:

Can the hon. Gentleman give us the terms of reference of this inquiry?

No.

When is this new inquiry going to set to work? Is it being set up immediately?

I understand it has been set up.

Shall we have an opportunity of discussing its decision?