Mr. R. Duckworthasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the strong feeling among representative trade organisations in Lancashire in favour of the introduction, without delay, of the proposed Cotton Industry Enabling Bill; and whether he all make arrangements to advance its completion by putting a time limit to the consideration of suggestions and criticisms from various interests in order to deal with them as soon as possible?
§ Captain WallaceThe reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. With regard to the second part, I do not think that it is possible to adopt the suggestion of a time limit but as has already been stated in this House, my right hon. Friend appreciates the importance that is attached to an early decision.