asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has now completed his review of the needs of the textile industries, and especially carpet yarn manufacturers, for an increased allocation of card clothing; and whether, in view of the long delivery periods now required by card clothing manufacturers after presentation of the necessary licences by yarn manufacturers he will arrange for these licences to be granted immediately when the need is proved.

It is hoped to complete a review of the distribution arrangements for card clothing at an early date. Applications for licences for card clothing are considered individually, and in all cases where the need is proved licences are issued as speedily as possible.