§ Mr. HURDasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) what are the comparative figures showing the present average prices for both home and export sale of woollen and worsted suitings; and (2) what were the average prices of both woollen and worsted suitings for the years 1914 and 1919; and what are the corresponding prices at which these goods are now being bought from the manufacturers for delivery next season?
§ Mr. BRIDGEMANThe great variety and changing character of the cloths produced renders such comparisons as specified in these questions very difficult, and the information available is insufficient for the purpose set out in the questions.