§ 80. Mr. Royleasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he proposes to take in order to ensure that, with the reduction on the overseas requirements of the Services, further quantities of cigarettes are made available to help meet the needs of demobilised men and women.
§ Sir S. CrippsOwing to the reduction in the overseas requirements of the Services, an increase from 115 per cent. to 120 per cent. has been authorised in the clearances from bond of leaf for the home trade. This will allow increased supplies of cigarettes to reach the shops as soon as possible after the home trade manufacturers have made the necessary arrangements for increased production.
§ Mr. RoyleCan my right hon. and learned Friend say when we shall see some sign of these cigarettes?
§ Sir S. CrippsI hope, very shortly.