§ 115. Commander Nobleasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies what price is being paid for Japanese yarn for the Hong Kong cotton hosiery industry; and at what price per pound are the Government selling it to the local factories.
Mr. Creech JonesI understand that the price of the yarn f.o.b. Japan is 75½ (United States) cents per lb. I have, however no information as to the landed price in Hong Kong, and am making inquiries of the Governor.