§ 59. Mr. T. Brownasked the President of the Board of Trade what reports he has received about reduction in production in industries situated in Lancashire and Cheshire producing durable consumer goods.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithReports on the labour situation in the area suggest that there has been some falling off in production of some durable consumer goods, including gas and electric fires, washing machines, radio components, motor and cycle ancillaries and furniture.