§ Major Procterasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has received any later reports showing the effect on the export of British textiles of the hostilities in the Far East; and whether any steps can be taken to reduce the serious prejudice to international trade caused by those hostilities?
Mr. StanleySuch information as is available goes to show that while the export of United Kingdom cotton goods to the Far East has undergone only a small decline, exports of woollen and worsted yarns and manufactures have suffered a serious setback. His Majesty's Government will use any opportunity of taking such steps as may be within their power towards the object which my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind.