HC Deb 08 November 1944 vol 404 c1384W
Mr. R. J. Taylor

asked the Minister of Supply what quantity of rubber was allotted in the last twelve months for the manufacture of babies' teats; and what increase was allotted over the previous twelve months.

Sir A. Duncan

In accordance with the requirements intimated by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade, the releases of rubber for this purpose have recently been increased, and will bring the total output of babies' teats this year up to 11,500,000, as compared with 7,500,000 in 1943.