§ Mr. Boothbyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that there is a shortage of torch batteries in a town of which he has been informed; and whether he will take steps to ensure that an adequate supply of batteries is available for those towns and villages which are still subject to full black-out restrictions.
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§ Captain WaterhouseThe urgent demands of the Services for operational purposes have reduced the supplies of torch batteries for civilians, but I am doing my best to maintain supplies, particularly to areas still subject to full black-out restrictions.