§ 74. Mr. Philips Priceasked the Minister of Works whether he is aware of the serious shortage of plaster-of-paris for making laboratory porcelain in this country; whether any plaster-of-paris is being exported from Britain to Germany at the present time under the auspices of his Department; and what steps can be taken to ensure a more adequate supply for the British laboratory porcelain industry.
§ Mr. KeyI am not aware of any serious shortage of plaster-of-paris for making laboratory porcelain in this country. The answer to the second part of the Question is in the negative. If my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind and will send me particulars, I shall be glad to look into it.