Mr. THOMASasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has any information showing the effect which the decision to reclothe the Army will have on the price of cloth for civilian use?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANNo, Sir. It would be impracticable to frame an estimate of the kind suggested by the right hon. Member, in view of the uncertainty of the factors to be taken into account, including the length of time over which the operation will be spread, and the course of wool prices and freights.