§ 28. Mr. HOGGEasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can state the average number of workpeople employed in the British fabric-glove making industry during the year preceding the imposition of the Safeguarding of Industries Act duty and during the year 1923; and whether he can state the number of British firms engaged in the industry for the two respective periods indicated?
Mr. WEBBI regret that the Board of Trade are not in possession of the particulars asked for. Enquiry is being made to see if the particulars can be obtained, and I will inform the hon. Member of the result.