HC Deb 23 March 1956 vol 550 cc153-4W
Mr. Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will set up machinery for the co-ordination of the clothing industry, arising from the winding-up of the Clothing Industry Council.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

No. As I informed the hon. Member on a previous occasion, the establishment of any such machinery is a question for the clothing industry itself.

Mr. Owen

asked the President of the Board of Trade to state the balance in hand, following the winding-up of the Clothing Industry Council; and how it is proposed to use this money.

Mr. P. Thorneycroft

The balance in the Clothing Industry Development Council (Dissolution) Deposit Account is £36,727. Both sides of the clothing industry have been consulted about proposals for the procedure to be adopted in disposing of the money and I am considering the representations that have been made. I hope shortly to inform the industry of my conclusions.