§ Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware of the position in the Lancashire cotton industry, consequent upon restrictions about to be imposed by the cotton control; and has he any statement to make on the subject?
§ Mr. Harold MacmillanFor a number of reasons, it will be necessary to reduce the consumption of raw cotton below the high level of recent months. As an interim measure, some reduction has been made in the amount of raw cotton licensed for use in the month of February.