HC Deb 01 May 1952 vol 499 c1646
23 and 24. Mr. Ellis Smith

asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) if he has now concluded his consultations with the representative organisations of the pottery industry; and what action he proposes to take;

(2) if he has now considered the proposals made to him for the release of decorated pottery for the home market; and what action is to be taken.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

Discussions with representatives of the pottery industry about their problems are not yet complete.