HC Deb 30 July 1957 vol 574 c144W
68. Mr. Burke

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, in view of the fact that for the first time in 200 years the volume of cotton cloth imports in June exceeded Lancashire's exports, he will announce forthwith what conclusions he has reached, and what action he proposes, as a result of the study which the Government is giving to this trend in our overseas trade.

Mr. Walker-Smith

I cannot usefully add to my right hon. Friend's reply of the 18th July.