§ Mr. J. Griffithsasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the shortage of kitchen ovens; and if he will release supplies of iron and steel so as to make available an increased supply of ovens.
§ Mr. PeatI understand from my Noble Friend the Minister of Works that there is some difficulty in meeting civilian requirements for kitchen ranges. The shortage is not due to lack of materials, but to diversion of foundry labour to war production. Steps are being taken to re-transfer labour as rapidly as war production permits.