§ Mr. VARLEYasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department the annual consumption of cotton in Great Britain, Japan, India, and China in 1914 and 1924, respectively?
Mr. SAMUELAn estimate for 1914 is not available, but according to the "International Cotton Bulletin," the number of bales used in cotton mills in the countries specified during the years ended 31st August, 1913, and 31st July, 1924, were:
1108Wplaints in respect of delays in supplying goods: these cases are investigated by the Department where there is reason to suppose that the complaint may be justified, and, when necessary, representations are made to the firms concerned.