HC Deb 23 October 1941 vol 374 c1934W
Mr. Goldie

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the acute shortage of pipe tobacco throughout the country; and what steps he proposes to take to remedy this deficiency?

Sir A. Duncan

I am aware that the shortage of pipe tobacco has recently been more marked. I am considering urgently what steps can be taken to improve the position.