HC Deb 18 December 1947 vol 445 cc362-3W
40. Mr. Spence

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there is an acute shortage of meat skewers required by retail butchers, particularly in the Birmingham, Bournemouth and Sheffield areas; and what measures are being taken to improve supplies in the interests of food distribution.

Mr. H. Wilson

There is a general shortage of meat skewers deriving from raw material shortages, but my right hon. Friend the Minister of Food and I are doing our best to ensure supplies.