§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the President of the Board of Trade what applications he has received recently for certification marks from companies purporting to manufacture Harris Tweed; and how many such applications or marks he has approved.
§ Mr. J. RodgersNone.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the President of the Board of Trade what was the total estimated production of orb-certification-marked Harris Tweed in 1958; and how much of this was exported to dollar markets.
§ Mr. J. RodgersAccording to the Harris Tweed Association, the production of cloth stamped with the Orb-certification mark in 1958 was 4,349,000 yards. Estimates of exports to dollar markets have not yet been made.
§ Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consult with the various interests in the Harris Tweed industry in the Outer Hebrides with a view to encouraging and assisting the revival of this industry in the Isle of Harris.
§ Mr. J. RodgersIf the industry think that discussions with the Board of Trade would help them. I am sure my right hon. Friend will be glad to arrange this.