– in the House of Commons am ar 1 Gorffennaf 1925.
Mr Arthur Dixey
, Penrith and Cockermouth
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?
Sir Robert Chadwick
, Wallasey
I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made in the Debate on Monday by the Minister of Labour.
Mr Arthur Dixey
, Penrith and Cockermouth
May we take it that there is no possibility of any form of protection being given to the trade?
Sir Robert Chadwick
, Wallasey
That will be decided by the inquiry.
Mr Henry Croft
, Bournemouth
When is this new inquiry going to set to work? Is it being set up immediately?
Sir Robert Chadwick
, Wallasey
I understand it has been set up.
Mr Arthur Dixey
, Penrith and Cockermouth
Shall we have an opportunity of discussing its decision?
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