§ Mr. Boothasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now able to make a statement regarding the work of the Cotton and Rayon Utility Scheme Committees in relation to furnishing fabrics.
§ Sir H. ShawcrossI have received from the Cotton and Rayon Utility Scheme Committees their joint recommendations on cotton and cotton mixture furnishing fabrics. They have recommended that a number of broader specifications should be introduced into the range of utility furnishing fabrics. I have accepted their recommendation and orders will shortly be made to bring them into operation.