§ Mr. Hammersleyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is taking note of the continuous decline in retail stocks of non-food goods; and what steps he is taking to rectify a situation which, if allowed to develop, will result in serious shop shortages.
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir, and I am doing everything possible, within the limits imposed by war requirements, to see that supplies of essential goods are maintained.