§ Sir J. Nallasked the President of the Board of Trade what further steps are being taken to secure a fair share for British textiles in overseas markets where British trade has declined?
§ Mr. StanleyThe interests of the textile industries are being and have been borne in mind in connection with the negotiation of trade agreements and commercial treaties. The countries with which such negotiations are proceeding at the present time include India and Burma, the United States of America, Colombia and Switzerland. Further, a Lancashire mission is now discussing with the Egyptian authorities the difficulties surrounding the export of cotton textiles to Egypt. Officials of the Board of Trade are accompanying this mission in an advisory capacity.