54. Major Braithwaiteasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that many owners of commercial road wagons are unable to obtain spare parts for their machines, and in. consequence large numbers of transport lorries engaged on important Government work are laid up; and whether he will.take some steps to remedy this situation?
§ Sir A. DuncanI am aware that owing to the heavy demands on the productive capacity of this country for Service purposes, certain spare parts for commercial vehicles are in short supply. Arrangements for improving the situation are, however, in hand.