§ Brigadier Mackesonasked the Minister of Supply what delay occurs between an optician ordering rimless glasses and obtaining delivery; whether the delay has increased or decreased during the last six months; and what percentage of production is being exported.
§ Mr. WilmotMy information is that the delay in delivery varies greatly and is tending to increase, owing to an increased demand and a shortage of skilled labour. No precise figures of exports are available, but the percentage is estimated at less than 10 per cent.