HC Deb 10 April 1945 vol 409 c1656
19. Sir H. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will take steps to release for sale aluminium hollowware the production of which has been authorised by the Ministry of Aircraft Production.

Mr. Dalton

The production of aluminium hollow-ware is at present limited to the articles most needed—kettles, stew-pans and steamers. Eighty-two firms have now been licensed to make these goods, and they have been asked to produce as much as they can with the labour available. Prices are controlled, but there are no other restrictions on the sale of these goods.

Sir H. Williams

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that one of the principal manufacturers states that he is not permitted to sell what he has made?

Mr. Dalton

In that case I think he had better get into touch with me, because he is misinformed.

Sir H. Williams

But as he sells his own products and my right hon. Friend does not, is it not likely that he knows more about it than my right hon. Friend?

Mr. Dalton

I think not.