§ 25. Major Legge-Bourkeasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production why it has not been possible to supply the porcelain bases required for the repair of large numbers of electric fires wanted for use during this winter.
§ Mr. WilmotThere is a general shortage of ceramics, including the porcelain bases for electric fires. We are doing our best to get skilled labour into this industry, which will now concentrate on producing those goods most urgently needed for the housing programme. Steps are also being taken to supplement the efforts of the industry by undertaking production in one of the Royal Ordnance factories.