§ 69. Mr. Sorensenasked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the export of umbrellas from this country has suffered from competition from Hong Kong and from foreign countries during the past three years; and in which type of these goods British firms have found it impossible to compete owing to low wages paid overseas to workers in umbrella manufacture.
§ Mr. ErrollExports of umbrellas from this country have fluctuated very little in value during the last three years. My right hon. Friend has no information on the second part of the Question.