§ Mr. Frank R. Whiteasked the Secretary of State for Industry what representations he has received from the British Textile Confederation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David MitchellThe Department has regular contact with the British Textile Confederation on a variety of issues. The most recent representations received have been the Confederation's response to the Consumers' Association's report "The Price of Protection", and its views on the problem of imports of man-made fibre products from the United States of America as set out in its press statement of 13th November. We are taking full account of both.