HC Deb 25 February 1946 vol 419 c1544
24. Captain Marples

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the future of the Liverpool Cotton Exchange.

Sir S. Cripps

Not yet, Sir.

Captain Marples

Is the right hon. and learned Gentleman aware that large numbers of ex-Servicemen are seeking reinstatement in vain, owing to the uncertainty of the future of firms on the Liverpool Cotton Exchange?

Sir S. Cripps

.Yes, Sir, and that is why I hope to solve it as soon as possible.