§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Home Secretary whether he can make any statement on the shortage of stirrup pumps; how many manufacturers produce these articles; and whether these have sufficient raw material for the purpose?
§ Mr. H. MorrisonA very considerable number of pumps is in existence throughout the country. Many more would be desirable and for that reason the Government has placed large orders for pumps of approved design with some 30 manufacturers. Adequate supplies of raw materials have been ensured for manu-842W facturers of the approved pumps ordered by the Government.