§ 6. Mr. THORNEasked the President of the Board of Trade what action he proposes to take in regard to the matters reported by the Association of Export Merchants of Raw Materials and Yarns, of Bradford, in connection with the difficulty of receiving payment from Italy for wool yarns exported to that country; and whether he is aware that large sums are outstanding for goods exported.
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEA deputation from the Association was received at the Board of Trade on the 31st May, and put forward a number of questions and suggestions. The situation as regards trade with Italy was fully explained to them, and, where possible, action has been, or will be, taken on their suggestions. With regard to the last part of the question, I would remind the hon. Member that provision for outstanding debts was made in the Anglo-Italian Agreement which was signed on the 27th April, and I would add that the operation of that Agreement is being closely watched.