HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 c500
54. Mr. Murray

asked the Minister of Supply whether he is satisfied that the order relating to paper supplies is being strictly observed throughout the country; and whether he will inquire into the position, at certain places of which he has been informed, where a parish church magazine is printed containing the same amount of paper as in pre-war days, whilst in county Durham a parish magazine has been very severely reduced in size?

The Minister of Supply (Sir Andrew Duncan)

Church magazines are required to comply with the directions, issued every four months, prescribing the maximum quantities of paper which may be used for periodicals. I am making inquiries regarding the magazines of which my hon. Friend has given me particulars.

Mr. Murray

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the printers are even stating that there is plenty of paper, and that statements like this are causing very great disturbance to people who have to conform with the Regulations?

Sir A. Duncan

That is all part of the matter into which we are making inquiries.