§ Sir A. Knoxasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement of the position as regards household bed linen; and whether it is possible to increase the supply of bed linen by reducing the output of fancy coloured fabrics for dresses.
§ Captain WaterhouseThe output of bed linen is maintained at the highest level possible after taking into account other essential needs. If any opportunity arises for increasing production I shall take it, but the production of dress fabrics has already been reduced, and I fear that no further easement can be looked for there.