asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will institute an inquiry into our imports in order to ascertain those which are the result of processes not carried on in this country?

The question whether particular goods now imported from abroad can or should be produced in this country must be decided in each case by reference to all the technical and other circumstances. It is a matter primarily for manufacturing interests, and I do not think that a general inquiry, such as is suggested, would be practicable. If my hon. Friend has any special instance in mind, I shall be glad to furnish her with such information about it as is available in my Department.