HC Deb 21 December 1961 vol 651 cc172-3W
Mr. Hale

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that an important cause of the present recession in the textile industry is uncertainty about future markets; and what steps he is taking to keep the industry fully informed of future prospects.

Mr. Erroll

The Board of Trade are in constant touch with the Cotton Board and with other organisations in the cotton industry on matters concerning the industry, including future prospects.