HC Deb 22 October 1918 vol 110 cc616-7W
Mr. SOMERVELL

asked the President of the Board of Trade if, with a view to economy in domestic gas consumption, he will take steps to increase the supply of matches?

Mr. PARKER

Arrangements have already been made by the Board of Trade for the importation of a supply of matches, which will very materially increase the number of matches available for use by the civil population.