§ 8. Mr. Hewlettasked the Minister of Labour whether any assessment has been formed by his Department of the manpower requirements of the cotton industry after the war.
§ Mr. BevinI am in close touch with my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade, who is discussing post-war problems with the industry, but, until these discussions are further advanced, it would be premature to attempt to make an estimate of the kind referred to in the Question.