§ Mr. Naylorasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Supply whether steps have been taken to ensure a sufficient supply of torches and batteries in the forthcoming winter; and whether present prices of batteries are to be maintained?
§ Captain WaterhouseI have been asked to reply. The reply to the first part of the Question is in the affirmative. Some small alterations in the maximum prices at present in force for certain types of batteries will probably be necessary. The Central Price Regulation Committee have the matter under consideration and a revised Order will be issued shortly.