HC Deb 14 February 1940 vol 357 cc780-1W
Mr. White

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will issue an official intimation that, in order to save packing materials, persons shopping should adopt the cash and carry policy and use their own containers wherever possible; and that manufacturers packing goods in metal containers should confine the paper used to what is necessary to indicate the nature and quality of the goods.

Mr. Burgin

Attention wasdrawn to the necessity for economies in the use of paper for packing in the announcement published in the Press on 9th February in explanation of the Control of Paper (No. 8) Order, 1940. The question of making a further appeal to the public on the lines suggested by the hon. Member is under consideration.