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1950-1959


Report on the Supply of Linoleum.

Contents

Chapters

 

Introduction

 
Part I Historical and Technical Survey
Chapter 1 History of the Linoleum Industry
Chapter 2 Establishment and Growth of Companies Manufacturing Linoleum in the United Kingdom
Chapter 3 Raw Materials and Manufacturing Processes
Chapter 4 Types and Uses of Linoleum: Alternative Floor Coverings
Part II Organisation of the Linoleum Industry and Trade
Chapter 5 The Manufacturers
Chapter 6 Distribution
Part III Trade Practices
Chapter 7 Common Prices
Chapter 8 The Approved List of Wholesalers
Chapter 9 The Aggregated Turnover Bonus
Chapter 10 Subsidiary Practices
Chapter 11 Arrangements with Overseas Manufacturers and their Effect on United Kingdom Supplies
Part IV Prices, Costs and Profits
Chapter 12 Prices, Costs and Profits
Chapter 13 Conclusions on the Conditions Defined in the Act
Chapter 14 The L.M.A.'s Case
Chapter 15 Conclusions on the Public Interest and Recommendations
  Reservation by Sir Arnold Plant
  Note of Dissent by Mr. Wrangham

Appendices