§ 87. Sir S. Reedasked the President of the Board of Trade whether in view of the partial relaxation of austerity production, manufacturers of china table ware will he permitted to produce a modest proportion of articles of standard design so as to replenish supplies depleted by wear and tear.
§ Mr. BelcherI regret that, until the production of plain ware shows a substantial increase, the restrictions on the production of non-standard or decorated 69W pottery must be maintained in the interests of securing the maximum production and the widest distribution.