§ 54. Mr. Higgsasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware that Order No. 1829 is retarding production owing to the delay that occurs in obtaining permits for belting; and will he consider some method whereby the Order can be simplified so that replace belting can be obtained without delay?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir. A direction will be issued to simplify procedure as my hon. Friend suggests. This will enable replacement belting to be obtained in urgent cases without formality.
§ Mr. HiggsIs the Minister satisfied that sufficient consideration was given to this Order before it was issued? If he is not, will he give an assurance that when similar Orders are made greater consideration will be given to them before they are circulated?
§ Sir A. DuncanI think full consideration was given to it, but there was, I fear, some little difficulty in the working of the Order.