§ 35. Sir T. Mooreasked the Minister of Supply whether he is satisfied that essential medical supplies are available to members of the public in all retail chemists?
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply (Mr. Peat)The total quantity of essential medical supplies is sufficient to meet national requirements and there is no evidence, so far as I am aware, of shortage in supplies to retail chemists.
§ Sir T. MooreHas my hon. Friend had an opportunity yet of being aware that there is a shortage of common medical supplies right through the country?
§ Mr. PeatThis question is being gone into carefully, and I can only repeat that there is no shortage of medical supplies. My Department have been advised by the Ministry of Health and a society appointed by the Medical Research Association.