HC Deb 04 July 1918 vol 107 cc1877-8W
Mr. A. ALLEN

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it will be possible at an early date to release any carbide for acetylene gas-making for private consumers?

Mr. KELLAWAY

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply to this question. In view of the improved position of supplies, arrangements are being made to release a limited quantity of carbide each month, as supplies permit. This will be available for the purpose of house lighting and will be obtainable next week.

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