§ Mr. Prescottasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the shortage of picking sticks and other accessories for looms and the delay experienced in achieving delivery; and if he will take steps to remedy this position.
§ Mr. H. WilsonI have received no complaints about shortage of picking66W sticks. I am aware that supplies of some other loom accessories are insufficient to meet demands; in these cases my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply is doing all he can to assist manufacturers to increase their output.