§ 52. Mr. R. C. Morrisonasked the Minister of Production what effect recent increases of paper supplies for publishing purposes will have on reserve stocks; and whether the need for waste-paper collections remains urgent.
§ The Minister of Production (Mr. Lyttelton)While the recent increases in paper supplies for publishing purposes will not endanger our stocks, it is nevertheless essential that waste paper should continue to be collected to the greatest possible extent in order to maintain supplies of paper at their present level.
§ Mr. MorrisonWill the right hon. Gentleman take some steps to impress on the public and a large number of authorities the need for increasing the collection of waste paper? The public appear to think that there is no longer any necessity.
§ Mr. LytteltonI am grateful to the hon. Member for raising the matter and we will take steps to see that the answer I have given is widely known.
Mr. Graham WhiteCan the right hon. Gentleman hold out any hope of increased supplies of paper from pre-war sources?
§ Mr. LytteltonThat is another question.
§ Mr. BuchananWill the right hon. Gentleman go through the postal bags of Members of Parliament and see the great number of unnecessary communications?