HC Deb 20 May 1946 vol 423 cc19-20W
Flight-Lieutenant Crawley

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he has completed his inquiries into the case of William Cowley, Limited, details of which were sent to him on 8th April; and if he will now make a statement.

Mr. Belcher

As I explained in the letter which I wrote to my hon. and gallant Friend on 6th May, Messrs. Cowley's difficulties are due to the general shortage of the skins they require, but it is hoped that supplies will improve in two or three months' time.