§ Colonel J. R. H. Hutchisonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, as a result of representations by costume manufacturers in Glasgow, he is satisfied that there is a considerable accumulation of wearing apparel available for sale either at home or for export; and whether he proposes any steps to remedy this position.
§ Mr. BelcherI am aware that some manufacturers are finding that stocks of women's coats and costumes are moving slowly, but there is as yet no evidence of an excessive accumulation. The Board of Trade are considering the matter particularly with a view to increasing exports.