HC Deb 24 July 1918 vol 108 cc1813-4
74. Mr. NEEDHAM

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in connection with the licensing authority for the import of dyestuffs which he proposes to set up, he contemplates forming a fully representative dye consumers' committee; and whether special regard will be paid to the interests of the smaller consumers of dyestuffs?

Sir A. STANLEY

As I have already stated in this House, it is intended that the licensing authority shall consist of equal numbers of representatives of dye users and dye makers, who will be nominated by the respective interests, with an independent chairman appointed by the Board of Trade. Every care will be taken to secure that the needs of small consumers shall have full consideration.