§ 80. Sir B. Neven-Spenceasked the President of the Board of Trade why newspapers which began publication after 16th August, 1940, are not allowed to share in the increased allocation of newsprint which was recently announced.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsThe recent increase in the amount of paper which may be used by newspapers has only served to bring them back to the position which existed in the first half of 1947. The supplies available do not at present allow us to make any general concession to new publications which are allowed to use 8 cwt. or less of paper in a four-months' period; the position is being kept under review.