§ 80. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the President of the Board of Trade what action it is proposed to take to safeguard the standards and trade of the pottery industry, in view of Japanese competition.
§ Mr. BottomleyI do not think that Japanese competition has reached such dimensions as to constitute any real threat to our pottery industry. The position is being carefully watched.
§ Mr. SmithWhile there are no immediate difficulties, may I ask whether my hon. Friend is aware that those of us who remember what took place between the two wars are bound to be concerned about this danger? Will he ask the President of the Board of Trade to take action to prevent a repetition?
§ Mr. BottomleyWe always have this matter fully under consideration.
Air-Commodore HarveyCan the hon. Gentleman give the House an assurance that he will watch all forms of Japanese competition and see that the workers of this country do not suffer from the undercutting of prices?
§ Mr. BottomleyWe do, Sir.