§ 5. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consult with the pottery industry on its post-war problems and ask all the representative organisations to give consideration to the need to prepare for a large-scale expansion of the industry to cater for the world market, and let him have their reports for consideration in preparation of a pottery industry post-war plan?
§ Mr. DaltonPreliminary discussions have already taken place with the representative organisations of the pottery industry on its post-war problems, and particularly those connected with the resumption of its export trade. I hope that these discussions will shortly be resumed, and meanwhile I should be very glad to receive any proposals which any of these organisations may wish to submit.
§ Mr. SmithDuring the discussions will the President of the Board of Trade also have regard to the increasing problems of the industry arising out of the war situation?
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir, I have that very much in mind. I am in very close touch with the various sections of the pottery industry, and I would like to pay my tribute to the way they are doing their best to increase production, under conditions of very considerable difficulty.
§ Mr. MathersWill my right hon. Friend also keep in mind the Scottish aspect of this matter?
§ Mr. DaltonScottish aspects are never forgotten.