§ 76. Sir Wavell Wakefieldasked the Minister of Supply how many blankets, used and unused, are in stock; and, in view of the big reduction in demand for Government purposes and the surplus stocks resulting, what steps have been, or are being, taken to dispose of this surplus.
§ Mr. WilmotThe present stocks of surplus blankets are 4¼ million. Distribution of these, which are being allocated entirely to the home civilian market, will start in the immediate future.
§ Sir W. WakefieldCould the Minister say whether any of these supplies will be available for the export market at all?
§ Mr. WilmotI am advised that the blankets referred to in the answer are being allocated entirely to the home civilian market.