§ 29. Mr. J. Harrisonasked the President of the Board of Trade the comparative figures of the exports of lace nets and curtains for 1952, 1953, and 1954.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftTotal lace exports other than by parcel post were £4.6, £4.7, and £4.7 million.
§ Mr. HarrisonAbout 12 months ago the President assured me that he was concerned about the fall in exports in this trade, and promised to take a personal interest in these figures in the future. Is he satisfied with the position as reflected in these figures?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftBoth the hon. Member and I can be satisfied. The industry has done very well, and is exporting well over one-third of its total production.