HC Deb 01 August 1946 vol 426 c250W
Mr. Emrys Roberts

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will give an assurance that the Permanent Cotton Buying Commission will be free to decide at its own discretion the most economic method of buying raw cotton without direction or restriction being laid down by his Department.

Sir S. Cripps

That is the intention, subject to any general conditions that may be necessary.

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