§ 96. Mr. Darlingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what steps he is taking to maintain the voluntary quota of imports of Japanese cutlery.
§ Sir J. EdenThis is a voluntary arrangement negotiated between the industry here and the Japanese exporters, and its continuation is a matter for them.
§ 97. Mr. Darlingasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what proposals he has to place before United Kingdom cutlery manufacturers for the reorganisation of companies and improvements in production processes and sales promotion, in order to assist them in regard to competition from imports of Japanese cutlery.
§ Sir J. EdenNone, but these are matters which could be discussed with the cutlery manufacturers if they think this would be helpful.