§ 86. Commander Maitlandasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to alleviate the shortage of cups, plates and domestic crockery in the Spilsbury, Horncastle, and Skegness areas.
§ Mr. BottomleyStocks of crockery in these districts are not good. The Board of Trade regional distribution officers are finding out whether deliveries of cups, saucers and plates to these areas have been up to average; if they have not, suppliers to the local shops will be informed, and invited to co-operate in making up the deficiency.