§ Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Lord Privy Seal whether, with a view to increasing employment in the cotton industry of Lancashire, he has taken any steps to meet in conference the manufacturers of cotton goods; and, if so, whether he can state the nature of the conversations?
Mr. THOMASI would refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply which I gave on 3rd December to the hon. Member for Royton (Dr. Davies), of which I am sending him a copy.