§ 2. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the President of the Board of Trade what recent action has been taken to increase the output of the pottery industry, electrical porcelain products and sanitary fittings; and what are the prospects for increased exports.
§ Sir D. EcclesThe pottery industry has increased its efficiency in recent years. I am confident manufacturers will maintain their keen interest in exports and that there are good prospects in many old and new markets.
§ Mr. Ellis SmithAs the President of the Board of Trade has had great experience recently in advising and assisting in the formation of consortiums with a view to capturing more available world trade, does he not think that the time has arrived to give consideration to this industry in that way?
§ Sir D. EcclesThat is an interesting suggestion which I shall bear in mind.