§ 78. Mr. Shephardasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that certain worsted spinners are charging higher prices for yarns which, when processed, are exported, than for similar yarns supplied for home trade purposes; and since this creates a handicap to our export efforts, will he take steps to bring export prices into line with home prices.
§ Mr. BottomleyWorsted spinners enjoy the same freedom in fixing their export prices as do their customers in the weaving and knitting industries. Although certain spinners may charge more for export than for home trade, I understand that many charge the same for both purposes, and I feel that this is a matter best left to free negotiation between the parties.