HC Deb 18 October 1939 vol 352 c886W
Sir N. Stewart Sandeman

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give some outline of the scheme which he has in mind to improve the condition of the cotton trade?

Major Lloyd George

As my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, my right hon. Friend appointed some time ago, in agreement with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply, a Cotton Board, representative of all sections of the industry, to consider matters affecting the cotton trade arising out of the present war and to make from time to time recommendations on such matters as may require action by the Ministers concerned and to take such other action as may appear expedient and practicable.

The question of the powers to be given to the board to enable it to carry out its various functions is now under consideration, and I hope to be able to make a statement on the matter very shortly.