asked the President of the Board of Trade (1) whether he is aware that our post-war power to compete in the export markets depends upon our cost of production; and is he arranging, well in advance, with trade union leaders that we shall not be handicapped by the high costs of our goods which will create post-war unemployment; (2) whether he will discuss with trade union leaders means by which to avoid our costs of production hampering post-war competitive export trade and injuring employment, as was the case, owing to our merchandise being too dear to compete in the export markets, for several years after the Great War?