§ 27. Mr. Rhys Daviesasked the President of the Board of Trade the number of the several categories of shops which have closed for business since the outbreak of war?
§ Sir A. DuncanI regret that the information asked for is not available.
§ Mr. DaviesCan the right hon. Gentleman say how it comes about that we can be told the number of pits and factories which are closed, whereas the Board of Trade cannot tell us how many shops are closed?