§ Lieut. - Colonel Bromley - Davenportasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is satisfied that the free import of ready-made clothing from Hong Kong is not prejudicing the position of cotton manufacturers in this country; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaudlingI am aware that imports of ready-made clothing from Hong Kong have increased but the undertaking of the Hong Kong textile industry to limit exports of cotton goods to the United Kingdom provides for a corresponding reduction in the quota for cotton piece goods.