§ 59. Captain Pluggeasked the President of the Board of Trade how many retail shops have been closed in Rochester and Chatham, owing to war difficulties, since the start of the war?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Captain Waterhouse)I regret that the information for which my hon. and gallant Friend has asked is not available.
§ Lieutenant ButcherHow many new departments have been opened up by chain stores in the same areas and the same districts?
§ Captain WaterhouseI cannot say without notice.