§ 35. Wing-Commander Millingtonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the continued shortage of sanitary towels throughout the country and especially in Chelmsford; and whether he will take all possible steps to remedy the shortage
§ Sir S. CrippsYes, Sir, and I very much regret the grave inconvenience that is caused thereby. All possible steps are being taken to alleviate the present shortage. I will make a further statement on this matter in the course of the next few days.
§ Sir T. MooreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is only becoming modesty that has prevented more questions on this subject being put?
§ Sir S. CrippsI am aware of the very acute shortage. It has been drawn to my attention from many quarters, and I am doing my utmost to try to solve it.