§ Sir J. Mellorasked the President of the Board of Trade why women's elastic pull on suspender belts are scarcely obtainable; and what steps he is taking to increase supplies.
§ Sir S. CrippsRoll-on elastic belts are now being produced in considerable quantities, but they are sold out very quickly when they reach the shops by reason of the demand which accumulated over the war years when shortage of rubber prevented their manufacture. Production of a utility type is planned on a steadily increasing scale, but the supply of cotton yarn is a limiting factor.