123. Major Lloydasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that a large firm of exporters to the U.S.A. of Scottish granulated peat for fertilising purposes is unable to accept business to the extent of at least 1,000,000 U.S. dollars because the suppliers of peat moss in Scotland are unable to obtain the necessary labour or secure permits to erect the 100W special plant required to deal with this volume of business; and if he will do his utmost to facilitate this important export business in Scotland.
§ Sir S. CrippsYes, Sir. My Regional Officers in Scotland and the North of England are in touch with the producers of this material, who will be given all possible assistance to overcome their difficulties.