29 NOVEMBER 1930, Page 2

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It will not be forgotten that Germany's pre-eminent position in the dye industry was of enormous help to her in the War, as the chemicals of the industry were the basis of her rapidly improvised output of explosives. We cannot say whether under the changed conditions of to-day the British supply of explosives would be sufficient if the dyestuff industry dwindled or perished. We should like to have more light on this subject. If the industry is one of those which are essential to national safety, then it is right to pay the price for preserving it whatever that price may be.

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