§ Colonel WEDGWOODasked the Minister of Reconstruction whether he is aware of the disaster that faces the pottery industry in North Staffordshire; and what steps he is taking to enable this industry to restart when once it has been closed down and ruined?
§ Dr. ADDISONAs the hon. and gallant Member is aware, I have been fully informed by a deputation from the Potteries
industry of the serious difficulties with which the industry is faced. I am in communication with the Coal Controller as to the steps that can be taken to prevent the industry being closed down.