HC Deb 03 March 1942 vol 378 c532W
Mr. Goldie

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the acute shortage of wrist watches now prevailing; and whether, having regard to the necessity of such articles to members of the Forces and war workers generally, he will arrange for the importation of an adequate supply of watch movements from Switzerland?

Mr. Dalton

Yes, Sir. I am aware of the shortage of watches, but I hope that increased imports which have now been licensed will meet the most urgent needs of the public.