§ 10. Major M'KENZIE WOODasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he was aware that the subsidised dye manufacturers were supplying to woollen manufacturers dyes which were not fast to milling, and that in consequence quantities of good material were being spoiled weekly; and whether he would take steps to enable woollen manufacturers to obtain dyes that could be guaranteed?
§ Sir A. GEDDESI have received a complaint to the effect described from one firm, but I have at present no reason to suppose that it is representative. If dye-users cannot obtain dyestuffs of suitable kind or quality from domestic sources it is open to them to apply for licence to import.
§ Mr. HOGGEThe right hon. Gentleman has received one complaint. Can he say whether he has investigated it?
§ Sir A. GEDDESIn all these cases investigation is at once undertaken. I am not in a position to say whether the complaint is accurate or not. There is always inquiry made.