§ 5. Major COLVILLEasked the Secretary of State for War if any steps are taken to encourage the sale of home and Empire products in Army canteens in preference to articles of foreign origin?
§ Mr. SHAWYes, Sir, I understand that the Navy, Army and Air Force Institutes take active steps to encourage the sale of home and Empire products. Such products are clearly indicated in the quarterly price list, and special posters and leaflets are issued periodically and special displays are given to draw attention to the advantages of purchasing British Empire goods.
§ Major COLVILLEDoes not the right hon. Gentleman think that more could be done to encourage the sale of British 1078 goods, in view of the fact that very large quantities of goods of foreign origin are still sold in these canteens?
§ Mr. TOOLEIs my right hon. Friend aware that in many cases privates in the Army do not buy home and Empire products because the prices are too high?