§ Mr. Prescottasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that in the rayon staple spinning industry pro- 357W duction is at least less than five per cent. of what could be achieved owing to the necessity of spinning continental staple by virtue of the American agreement concerning viscose staple fibre; and whether more British fibre can be made available to the industry.
§ Mr. H. WilsonAlthough exports of rayon staple to North America have been increased to some extent to earn dollars, the bulk of British rayon staple is retained here for further manufacture. Production here is planned to increase substantially towards the end of this year.