§ Commander Maitlandasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that there is a considerable shortage of Aladdin mantles in East Lincolnshire and that, owing to this shortage, many country people are having to rely mainly on candles for illumination; and what steps he is taking to remedy this shortage
§ Sir S. Cripps:I am not aware that the East Lincolnshire area is receiving less than its fair share of the available supplies of Aladdin mantles, but if the hon. and gallant Member would furnish me with particulars I should be pleased to look into the matter.