'The memorandum denied that the findustey in Lancashire. was out-of-Jdato, but maintained that, given equal feanditions, Tt could compote with any' Jother part of the world in making [goods of quality and cheapness.
The deputation, the Industrial Cor. respondent of the "Dally Telegraph understands, was told that a "Cotton Industry Enabling Bil" might shortly Ibe introduced and be made law during {the present session of Parliament.
The Prime Minister, the correspond-Jent "adds, made it clear that much [depended on the form of the bill. He Jogreed that, In future negotiations for {rade agreements, Lancashire interests would be carefully watched and also that sympathstie consideration would given to the suggested formula spun, woven ated finished la Britain."—Reuter.
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