§ 28. Mr. H. Hyndasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that one firm of electric washer manufacturers in Accrington has had to suspend 90 workers owing to slackness of trade following hire-purchase restrictions; and whether his consideration of difficulties caused in the furniture trade will extend to electric washers and similar goods.
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Mr. Donald Kaberry)Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend is ready to consider representations from anyone about the effect of these restrictions which, in this case, may have been aggravated by the rail strike.