HC Deb 18 January 1949 vol 460 c7W
60. Mr. Scott-Elliot

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of declining supplies of jute, he will encourage the jute industry to carry through a concentration scheme.

Mr. H. Wilson

My hon. Friend will be aware of the steps taken to restrict consumption of raw jute to cover the present difficult situation. I do not think it would be advisable to base action upon the assumption that the existing shortage of raw material will continue indefinitely.

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