§ Flight-Lieutenant Beswickasked the Minister of Supply and of Aircraft Production if he is aware of the shortage of surgical appliances; that many patients are suffering through delay in securing such articles as spinal jackets; and what steps he is taking to improve supply of these articles.
§ Mr. WilmotI am obliged to my hon. and gallant Friend for calling my attention to this important matter. The difficulty is due mainly to the shortage of skilled labour, and we are doing all we can to help the manufacturers.