§ 145. Lieut.-Colonel Bromley-Davenportasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give an up-to-date list of the working parties which are still operating; and when their reports may be expected.
§ Mr. MarquandIn addition to the reports of the Cotton and Pottery Working Parties, which have been published, my right hon. and learned Friend has now received the reports of the Hosiery and Boot and Shoe Working Parties, which he expects to be published during August. The working parties for the following industries have not yet reported: Furniture, Carpets, Linoleum, Jewellery and Silverware, Heavy Clothing, Wool, Cutlery, Handblown Domestic Glassware, Jute, Lace, and China Clay. We understand that these working parties hope to complete their reports by September or October. The reports will be published as soon as possible after they have been received.