§ Mr. WEDGWOODasked whether the Development Commissioners have refused the application of the borough of Stoke-on-Trent to make a grant to encourage scientific research into the uses of clays and glazes for the development of the potting industry, on the ground that the grants were intended to help the agricultural industry?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo, Sir. An application has been received from the Advisory Pottery Committee of the borough of Stoke-on-Trent and is now receiving consideration.