§ 34. Mr. SUTCLIFFEasked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department what steps are being taken to ensure the representation of cotton textiles in the British week in Finland next September, and on the occasion of other similar weeks to be held in other parts of the world?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLE (Secretary, Overseas Trade DepartmentThe organising committees in this country and in Finland are anxious to assist members of the cotton textile industry, in common with those of any other industry, to get into direct touch with agents or shopkeepers in Finland who are supporting the British shopping week. The Department of Overseas Trade will supply on request a list of names of appropriate Finnish firms and render all possible advice and assistance. It is not possible to state in advance what detailed arrangements will be in force for other shopping weeks which may be held in future, but the interests of the textile industry will certainly be borne in mind.