§ Mr. Boardmanasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the unsuitability of certain furnishing fabrics as upholstery cloths in the heavy industrial areas; and if he will arrange for greater supplies of moquettes to the North-West in preference to tapestries and damasks.
§ Mr. H. WilsonI am aware of the preference for moquettes in some areas. My hon. Friend will be glad to know that production has been increasing and is likely to continue to increase. It should, therefore, be possible for traders in the North-West and elsewhere gradually to secure greater supplies.