HC Deb 15 April 1947 vol 436 cc30-1
55. Mr. Erroll

asked the President of the Board of Trade what quantities of K.S. and G.S. cotton, of the best qualities, have been, or will be, imported into this country during 1947.

Mr. Belcher

By "best qualities" I assume that the hon. Member is referring to grades 1 and 2. In these grades of Sudan cotton, we are importing the whole 1947 production, estimated at about 10,000 bales.

Mr. Erroll

Will the whole of this crop be made available to British spinners?

Mr. Belcher

We are importing it into this country, which, I presume, means we are making it available to British spinners.