§ 89. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there is a dearth of galvanised hollow ware, namely, buckets, baths, etc., in the North-East of Scotland, particularly in Aberdeen; that English manufacturers have ready for the home trade an adequate supply of these goods but owing to the relevant maximum prices order are unable to deliver them; and whether he will arrange to rectify this.
§ Mr. BelcherThere has been a general shortage of galvanised hollow ware but I have no information to suggest that this is worse in the North-East of Scotland than in other parts of the country. The maximum prices for these goods are at present under consideration; but this should not have any direct effect on distribution as between one area and another.