§ 61. Mr. Fortasked the Minister of Supply at what dates Government contracts for cloth were placed with Japan during the last two years; what were the total amounts in yards and value of such orders; and when their delivery will be completed.
§ Mr. SandysTwelve contracts for 20½ million yards of cloth were placed with firms in Japan between February and September, 1951. The total value of these contracts was £8,132,000. Deliveries are likely to be completed by next August.