HC Deb 22 August 1916 vol 85 cc2492-3W
Captain BATHURST

asked the Minister of Munitions if it is open to tinplate manufacturers to provide henceforward any tin-plates for biscuit boxes, tobacco tins, oil cans, or other like articles for civilian consumption, or whether their output will be limited to Government orders only?

Dr. ADDISON

Owing to the increased demands for certain kinds of munitions some limitation to the general use of tin-plates has become necessary, but it is not possible at present to state in detail what articles for civilian consumption will be affected by the restrictions proposed.