§ 70. Mr. William Shepherdasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that production of glass bottles, so urgently needed at the present time, is being restricted by cuts in fuel; and if he will take steps to remedy this.
§ Mr. BelcherI am aware that some manufacturers of glass bottles are finding difficulty in obtaining sufficient fuel to increase their production to the desired level. As in all other industries, stocks of fuel have had to be reduced to a very low level, but my regional controllers are doing all they can, in collaboration with the regional officers of the Ministry of Fuel and Power, to help in individual cases of special difficulty.
§ Mr. ShepherdCould the hon. Gentleman say when the cuts will be restored, as promises of help when difficulty occurs will not produce any bottles now?
§ Mr. BelcherThe cuts will be restored as soon as the fuel position allows.