§ 89. Mr. Blackburnasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is still his policy that textile firms should have freedom to buy the machinery which is best suited to their needs; and why firms are being discouraged from carrying out this policy.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganYes, firms are of course free to buy the machinery which they think is best suited to their needs.
§ 90. Mr. Blackburnasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now grant to Ashton Brothers and Company, Limited, remission of import duty for the Schlafhorst BKN Winding Machine, in view of the fact that only an inferior machine is available in this country.
§ Mr. Vaughan-MorganI would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to his Question of 16th July. I have also written in detail to the hon. Member on the subject. I understand the hon. Member is raising the matter on the Adjournment tomorrow.