HC Deb 17 June 1952 vol 502 cc89-90W
87. Mr. Holt

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many cotton spinning firms have contracted out from the Raw Cotton Commission up to 14th June for the buying of part or all of their raw cotton requirements.

Mr. H. Strauss

Cotton spinning firms have been given until the 30th June to exercise the option available to them, and it would not be right to make any announcement until after that date.