§ Commander BELLAIRSasked the President of the Board of Trade, whether his attention has been called to the officially expressed desire of the government of Northern Ireland that the linen trade should be safeguarded; and what action is to be taken.
Sir P. CUNLLFFE-LISTERI have seen references in the Press to a statement to this effect by the Prime Minister of Northern Ireland. With respect to the second part of the Question, it is open to the industry to make an application under the Safeguarding Procedure.