Healds (Yarn Allocation)

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 20 Mai 1947.

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Photo of Mr Stanley Prescott Mr Stanley Prescott , Darwen 12:00, 20 Mai 1947

asked the President of the Board of Trade why the allocation of yarn for the manufacture of healds for export has been stopped; and if he will alter this decision

Photo of Mr John Belcher Mr John Belcher , Sowerby

New allocations of cotton yarn for export purposes have been suspended at present in view of heavy arrears of production in the cotton industry. I am mindful, however, of the particular need of manufactures of healds and am taking steps which, I hope, will ensure that continuity of production for export is maintained.

Photo of Mr Stanley Prescott Mr Stanley Prescott , Darwen

Will they be permitted to have an allocation of yarn in the very near future?

Photo of Mr John Belcher Mr John Belcher , Sowerby

I think so, but I should not like to say definitely.

Photo of Mr Stanley Prescott Mr Stanley Prescott , Darwen

Could the hon. Gentleman say what is the total amount involved?

Photo of Mr John Belcher Mr John Belcher , Sowerby

I am afraid I could not without notice.

Photo of Mr Stanley Prescott Mr Stanley Prescott , Darwen

Is it not very small?