§ Mr. Gregoryasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made in his discussions with the Textile Council for the appointment of an expert commission to advise on the regulation of disruptively priced cotton and man-made fibre imports.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuMy right hon. Friend hopes to make a statement shortly.
§ Mr. Gregoryasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any progress has been made in discussions with other countries about sharing the burden of textile imports; which countries have so far been consulted; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThe Board of Trade have always taken every opportunity to emphasise the disparity in the performance of importing countries. There have been increases, in some cases, in the quotas available to developing countries.