HC Deb 16 May 1939 vol 347 cc1178-9
36. Mr. Sexton

asked the Secretary of State for War the approximate weight of woollen products, clothing, blankets, etc., supplied to his Department for the years 1937 and 1938, respectively, and the estimated weight of similar products for the present year?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I regret that the required information is not readily available, and could not be obtained without a disproportionate expenditure of time and labour.

Mr. Sexton

Can the right hon. Gentleman assure me that home-produced wool is used to a large extent in the manufacture of these products?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I think so.