The Department expects that this all-in policy, will be of great value to the export trade. There is today already 2 more regular flow of trade, and prices are much firmer than they were. Generally speaking, it may be said that after numerous difficulties had been overcome, thanks largely to the Degertment, exports are now limited only by shipping space, Government requirements, and the supply of raw materials. Exports to our remaining markets have shown a healthier tendency, notably textiles, pottery, and glass. The Department is particularly concerned to fester the export trade of Manchester, as textiles are, like coal, a commodity of which there is surplus in this] country.
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