Mr. H. Wilsonasked the President of the Board of Trade to state for each trading year, up to the latest date, the final realised figures for turnover and net payments to and from the Exchequer of British Overseas Cotton Limited.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftBritish Overseas Cottons Limited went into voluntary liquidation in 1953. Figures for turnover and net payments to and from the Exchequer for each trading year to the 31st July, 1952, were given in reply to the right hon. Gentleman's Question on 14th July, 1953. During the period 1st August, 1952, to 4th August, 1953, at which date the company ceased trading, the turnover was £64,783 and a net payment of £10,308 was received from the Exchequer.