§ Dr. Littleasked the Minister of Supply what average profit has been made by the Flax Control Board on disposal of the flax it has purchased; and whether he will look into this matter of price, which is a serious handicap to the linen industry, and give orders that no more than a fair profit is taken on the turnover?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanThe result of the Flax Control's operations cannot be stated definitely until the accounts have been made up, but it is unlikely that any material profit will be shown. The importance of keeping prices at a level which will not handicap the export trade has been fully kept in mind.