HC Deb 22 February 1954 vol 524 cc1-2W
11. Mr. H. Wilson

asked the Minister of State, Board of Trade, as representing the Minister of Materials, if he will make a statement as to the Government's intentions about the creation of a strategic stockpile in raw cotton.

Mr. Amory

The right hon. Gentleman will appreciate that it is not the practice to announce the Government's intentions regarding particular stockpiles.

12. Mr. H. Wilson

asked the Minister of State, Board of Trade, as representing the Minister of Materials, to make a statement about the Government's future intentions about the strategic stock of softwood.

Mr. Amory

I would refer the right hon. Member to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Leominster (Mr. Baldwin) on 15th February.