§ Mr. Naylorasked the President of the Board of Trade how many firms in this country are engaged in the manufacture of automatic machines used for the sale of cigarettes, chocolates, etc., and mechanical devices such as are displayed in amusement saloons; and to what extent is labour employed on this work at the present time?
§ Captain WaterhouseSince the supply of machines of the type in question became subject to Board of Trade licence, in July, 1940, no licences have been issued and it is understood that no manufacture has taken place. The manufacturers concerned have diverted their capacity to munitions and other essential work.