HC Deb 08 February 1955 vol 536 c190W
66. Mr. H. Wilson

asked the President of the Board of Trade the number of cotton mills which have been closed down and sold for the purpose of storage or other uses since 1st October, 1954; and whether he will take powers to prevent further similar sales.

Mr. Low

Regular returns are not made to the Board of Trade disclosing that cotton mills have been sold for storage or other uses. My right hon. Friend does not intend to take powers to prevent sales of cotton mills.