§ 86. Mr. Naylorasked the Minister of Supply if he is satisfied that there will be sufficient paper and envelopes available to meet the requirements of a General Election in the event of the date of the Election falling between March and July, 1945; and what arrangements will be made, when the time comes, for the allocation and distribution of these to ensure that all candidates and parties are fully and equitably supplied prior to the Election.
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply (Mr. Peat)Paper will be made available for a General Election on an appropriate scale and within a reasonable time, and the precise arrangements are now under consideration.
§ Mr. NaylorWill the hon. Gentleman agree to receive a deputation from the Federation of Master Printers, in view of the many complications arising?
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir Assheton PownallWill the hon. Gentleman see that those who are contesting exceptionally large constituencies have extra supplies of paper available?
§ Mr. DribergWill the hon. Gentleman pay particular attention to the need for specially thin air mail paper for those election addresses which have to be sent to electors serving overseas?