§ 41. Mr. Hannahasked the Minister of Health whether he is satisfied that, having regard to the cessation of production of aluminium and indiarubber hot-water bottles, he has made provision for all reasonable requirements of hospitals and other users in alternative materials; and, if so, in what material?
§ Miss HorsbrughYes, Sir. My right hon. Friend has arranged with my right 286 hon. Friend the Minister of Supply that while supplies permit rubber will be made available for the production of a strictly limited number of rubber hot-water bottles to meet the requirements of hospitals and similar institutions. He has also arranged with the President of the Board of Trade for the production of a reasonable quantity of stone-ware and earthenware hot-water bottles which will be available for the general public.
§ Mr. HannahIs anything being done about glass hot-water bottles?
§ Miss HorsbrughI am informed that ordinary screw-top glass bottles can be made to serve the purpose.