§ Mr. MORRELLasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has yet received any report as to the results of the experiments now being made, with the assistance of the Government, by the British Cotton Growing Association?
Mr. HARCOURTI have been asked by my right hon. Friend to answer this question. It has not been necessary to call for any formal report, as we are in constant communication with the Association, and are thus fully aware of the measures taken by the Association to carry out their obligations. The experience and knowledge accumulated by the Association in the course of their operations is placed freely at the disposal both of His Majesty's Government and of the Governments of the Colonies and Protectorates interested in cotton growing.
§ Mr. MORRELLDoes my right hon. Friend know that the Association complains that the present Grant is totally inadequate?
§ Earl WINTERTONMay I ask whether, in view of the very great interest taken in this subject, he will reconsider his decision not to have any more of these reports published?
Mr. HARCOURTI think I must refer the hon. Gentleman to the terms of the arrangement with the British Cotton Growing Association, which will be found in Command Paper (India) 5215, which was laid during last year.