§ 26. Lieut.-Colonel Sharpasked the President of the Board of Trade the reasons for the shortage of East Indian wool required now by the carpet, felt and blanket trades of this country; and what action he proposes taking to remedy this deficiency and ensure continued production.
§ Sir S. CrippsImports of Indian carpet wool into the United Kingdom are licensed freely, but I understand that there has been greatly increased consumption of this wool in India, and measures have been taken by the Government of India to ensure supplies for the home demand there. We are in touch with the Government of India on the question of the quantities available for export.