§ 7. Mr. William Shepherdasked the Minister of Supply at what percentage of full capacity the tinplate trade is operating in this country.
§ Mr. WilmotAt about 60 per cent., Sir.
§ Mr. ShepherdWill the Minister say why there is so small a production, and is he able to confirm the report that the tinplate administrator has issued an order prohibiting the further use of tinplate, except for foodstuffs?
§ Mr. WilmotThere is a shortage of labour, and that is the principal difficulty.