HC Deb 11 February 1941 vol 368 c1200
1. Sir Reginald Clarry

asked the President of the Board of Trade what arrangements he has now made with retail sports goods dealers and the Navy, Army, and Air Force Institutes for open and competitive equality in supplying Service Departments with their requirements; and is he aware of the growing difficulties in carrying on their businesses for the tax and ratepaying sports goods shopkeeper throughout the country by the fact they are shut out of one of the few present-day markets for their goods?

The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Lyttelton)

The supply of controlled articles such as sports goods to the Navy, Army, and Air Force Institutes is a matter which I have under discussion with the Service Departments, but it has not yet been possible to reach a decision.

Sir R. Clarry

What is the reason for the delay, and who is responsible for it?

Mr. Lyttelton

There have been changes on the Board.