HC Deb 16 February 1948 vol 447 cc145-6W
53. Mr. Lambert

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that over one thousand farmers and farm workers in Devonshire require Thermos flasks; that shopkeepers, though having Thermos flasks in stock, are unable to supply because farmers, and farm workers cannot obtain permits; and if he will therefore increase the number of permits which can be issued.

Mr. T. Williams

As regards the first and last parts of the Question, I would refer to my reply to the hon. and gallant Member for Barnstaple (Brigadier Peto) on 9th February. As regards the second part, the total number of permits issued for Thermos flasks is related as nearly as possible to available supplies.