HC Deb 14 October 1946 vol 427 cc129-30W
115. Mr. Renton

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that a shortage of main springs, jewel screws, jewel holes and all other spare parts for watches is preventing the repair of many serviceable watches in this country; and if he will take steps to have these spare parts imported from Switzerland at the earliest date.

Sir S. Cripps

Licences for the import from Switzerland of spare parts for watches are being granted to the extent of about twice the value of pre-war imports. I have had no complaints that licences granted are inadequate to cover the spare parts with which Switzerland is in a position to supply us.