§ Mr. Haleasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT the most recent figures of imports of cotton or man-made fibre yarn and cloth, respectively, with comparable figures for the corresponding period in the previous year, giving the figures by countries of origin.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuImports of woven fabrics of cotton and man-made fibres for the years 1965 and 1966 are shown on pages 72–74 of the Overseas Trade Accounts for December, 1966. Imports of yarn and thread were:
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe Board of Trade has the expert advice of the Textile Council at its disposal in considering any questions of cotton and man-made fibre imports. My right hon. Friend hopes shortly to discuss with the Council the 183W most effective way in which this advice can be conveyed to him.