§ 10. Mr. REMERasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is yet in, a position to report any progress in his negotiations with the cotton industry?
§ Mr. W. GRAHAMReplies are now being received from the various firms in the industry to the questionnaire issued by the joint committee of cotton trade organisations in connection with the investigation referred to in the reply given to the hon. Member on 16th June.
§ Mr. REMERCan the right hon. Gentleman say if he expects to be able to make a statement on this question?
§ Mr. GRAHAMYes, I have already promised that, when the Board of Trade Vote is taken in Supply.
§ Mr. REMERIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that, on the Board of Trade Vote it is impossible to refer to any question of legislation?
§ Mr. GRAHAMThat is perfectly true, but it will not preclude a very full statement as to the important administrative steps which have been taken.