§ 82. Mr. T. Reidasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will increase the supply of newsprint in the near future in view of the fact that certain provincial papers have now secured from the Forces their staffs hitherto on war service but cannot utilise them owing to shortage of newsprint.
§ Mr. Belcher:No, Sir. The position will be reviewed generally at an early date.
§ Mr. C. Whiteasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that the public are unable to buy the newspapers of their choice; and if the rationing system applied by the Newsprint Supply Company will be altered to overcome this difficulty.
§ Mr. Belcher:I am aware that this occurs to some extent, and means are being considered to overcome it.