§ Mr. R. J. Taylorasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that no improvement in the supply of babies' teats, either separately or on bottles, has taken place in the Morpeth constituency and that acute distress is being caused thereby: and if he will see that some of the increased supply is made available in that area.
§ Mr. DaltonI am glad to say that, following the action I indicated to the House in reply to Questions on 26th September, the weekly production of teats has doubled as compared with the average for July and August, and is still increasing. Larger supplies are now reaching the shops. I have taken steps, in consultation with the manufacturers and distributors, to ensure that supplies are evenly distributed over the country. I am having a special inquiry made into supplies at Morpeth.