§ Sir R. Gowerasked the Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that many Army officers wish to provide themselves with a watch as an essential part of their equipment and are unable to do so because either they cannot afford the high cost of these articles or because of their scarcity; and what action his Department, in conjunction with others, has taken or proposes to take to assist in this matter.
§ Sir J. GriggWatches are issued by the Army to those who must have them for military purposes and adequate stocks are held. I understand that limited imports of watches for sale to the general public are being admitted and that the price of watches is controlled under the Prices of Goods Act, 1939, which brings them under the supervision of the Central Price Regulation Committee.