HC Deb 29 July 1946 vol 426 c88W
97. Major N. Macpherson

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will now lift the embargo on the supply of lead for the manufacture of toys for sale in the home market; and, if not, when he expects to be able to do so.

Mr. Wilmot

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Mid-Bedford (Mr. Lennox-Boyd) on 22nd July. I regret that I see no prospect of an early improvement in the supply position.

Mr. Boyd-Carpenter

asked the Minister of Supply why he has stopped allocations of lead to the toy trade.

Mr. Wilmot

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I have given today to the hon. and gallant Member for Dumfries (Major N. Macpherson).