Mr. Creech Jonesasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he. has any statement to make regarding the supply of cycle and torch lamp batteries?
§ Mr. DaltonA production programme providing for a substantial increase over last year, particularly in cycle lamp batteries, has been agreed with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply, who assures me that, subject to unforeseen circumstances, it will be met in full. But the Services' need for batteries is very great and civilians will help the fighting men, as well as themselves, by using torches only when really necessary. I must, however, warn the public that the supply of No. 8 batteries will be limited. If they use the larger torches, they will find that the batteries have a longer life.