§ Mr. Haleasked the President of the Board of Trade what is his figure for optimum employment in the cotton industry; and what steps he proposes to take to achieve this optimum figure.
§ Mr. J. RodgersMy right hon. Friend has no optimum figure in mind. He is anxious that the cotton industry shall provide the maximum employment compatible with maximum efficiency.
§ Mr. Haleasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the fact that the present crisis in the Lancashire cotton industry is partly due to diminution of stocks due to the credit squeeze, he will lend the aid of his Department to a campaign for the sale of British cottons.
§ Mr. J. RodgersSuch a campaign has already been launched on behalf of the industry by the Cotton Board. The Board of Trade is always ready to give the Cotton Board any help it can.