§ Dr. O'DONOVANasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the figures show a serious diminution in the output of the English rayon industry; and if he intends to take international steps, through the International Labour Bureau, to protect the industry and its workers?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAccording to the figures published in the "Board of Trade Journal" of 23rd February, 1933, the monthly average production in the United Kingdom of artificial silk yarn and waste during the past year, and in January of the current year was as follows:196W
These figures do not indicate a serious diminution in the output of the rayon industry in this country, and the second part of the question does not therefore arise.
Artificial Silk Yarn and Waste. Monthly Average. Million lbs. Year 1930 … … 4.06 Year 1931 … … 4.55 Year 1932 … … 6.04 January-March, 1932 … … 6.43 April-June, 1932 … … 6.26 July-September, 1932 … … 5.34 October-December, 1932 … … 6.14 January, 1933 … … 5.93