HC Deb 15 April 1948 vol 449 cc1138-9
6. Mr. Stanley Prescott

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement concerning the recent increases in raw cotton prices and the effect on the cotton industry.

The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Harold Wilson)

I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Louth (Mr. Osborne) on Tuesday last.

7. Mr. Prescott

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement concerning recent representations made by the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners to the Cotton Purchasing Committee relative to the increase in raw cotton prices.

Mr. H. Wilson

No, Sir. This is a matter between the Federation and the Commission.