§ Mr. Sutcliffeasked the President of the Board of Trade the export allocations for cotton piece goods for the fourth period of 1945; and whether he is satisfied that sufficient allocation has been made for territories within the British Empire.
§ Sir S. CrippsCotton piece goods are not allocated as such for export. An allocation of cotton yarn is made for exports of cotton manufactures in all forms. Approximately 80 per cent. of this is normally exported in the form of piece goods. In the fourth quarter of 1945, 18,500 tons of yarn were allocated for export, of which over 15,000 tons were for territories within the British Empire. Production in the United Kingdom is still insufficient to satisfy either home or overseas demands, but within these limits the greatest possible consideration is given to the essential demands of Empire countries.