HC Deb 25 February 1960 vol 618 c76W
Mr. Thornton

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to amend the Cotton Industry Act, 1959, and Orders as necessary, so that compensation shall not be paid, or if paid then at discount rate only, in cases where machinery is scrapped and later replaced by second-hand machinery.

Mr. Maudling

No.