§ 20. Mr. R. C. Morrisonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been drawn to the decrease of rubber stocks in the United Kingdom during the past year from 158,500 tons to 65,800 tons; and what steps he proposes to take to secure that United Kingdom stocks are adequate to meet any eventuality that may arise?
§ Mr. RuncimanI am aware that there bas been a substantial decrease in the stocks of rubber held in the United Kingdom during the last year, but I do not think the present position need cause alarm.
§ Mr. MorrisonIs the Minister aware that even since this question was put on the Paper, stocks have fallen by 1,000 tons, and is that a matter of indifference to his Department?