§ Mr. Prescottasked the President of the Board of Trade how many Japanese looms have been imported in this country since the cessation of hostilities; at what cost; and what further numbers it is proposed to import.
§ Mr. BottomleyOne hundred and ninety-two Toyoda automatic looms have been imported from Japan since the surrender at a cost of £102 each f.o.b. Japan. A further 500 looms at the same cost are due for delivery in 1948 to meet orders placed by the textile industries.
§ Mr. Prescottasked the President of the Board of Trade whether consideration has been given by His Majesty's Government to the manufacture in Japan, under licence, of British textile machinery for importation into this country; and what decision has been reached.
§ Mr. BottomleyHis Majesty's Government does not contemplate the manufacture, under licence, of British textile machinery in Japan.