HC Deb 24 May 1932 vol 266 cc176-7
17. Mr. LEES-JONES (for

asked the President of the Board of Trade the reason for the delay in the publication by the Board of the report on the industrial outlook in the cotton trade in Lancashire by the committee of the University of Manchester; and if he will see that it is issued without more delay?

Mr. RUNCIMAN

There has been no avoidable delay in connection with the publication of the report to which my hon. Friend refers. It was the last to be received of a series of five reports on industrial surveys which are now being printed for publication. Proofs of the report are at the present time with the University of Manchester for purposes of final revision and, when this has been completed, publication will take place at the earliest practicable date.