§ Sir J. Lucasasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the serious detriment to public health caused by the deficiency of spare parts and replacements for frigidaires and similar appliances; and whether, in view of the importance of saving wastage of food, he will do all in his power to expedite the manufacture of such spare parts, since at the present moment the manufacturers and agents cannot even give an approximate date for any deliveries or repairs?
§ Captain WaterhouseI think that delays in the repair of domestic refrigerators are due more to a shortage of skilled596W labour than to lack of repair parts; but, if my hon. and gallant Friend will give me details of any particular cases, I shall be glad to look into them.