§ Mr. Hoosonasked the President of the Board of Trade how many wool mills have been taken over by synthetic fibre manufacturers in the course of the last five years.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuThis information is not readily available and cannot be obtained without disproportionate expense. However, in December, 1966, there were some 840 firms and establishments in the wool textile industry. I am aware of 10 which are now wholly or partly owned by synthetic fibre manufacturers.