LANCASHIRE COTTON TRADE
COMPETITION FROM JAPANESE. ■BOARD OF TRADE’S PROMISE. British Official Wireless. Rec. 5.5 p.m. Rugby, Jan. 25. Mr. Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, to-day began a short tour of the Lancashire cotton centres. He had a lengthy meeting with the special committee of the Lancashire cotton trade dealing with Japanese competition. The latest information from the principal world markets was presented to Mr. Runciman. A frank and helpful discussion took place.
Speaking at a luncheon Mr.‘Runciman said the cotton trade could be assured of the full support of the Government, which realised the time factor was of the first importance. Nothing less than fair play in the world market would satisfy the Board of Trade.
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Taranaki Daily News, 27 January 1934, Page 7
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