HC Deb 16 December 1947 vol 445 c319W
Colonel J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is prepared to withdraw the restriction on packing paint in ¼ pint tins.

Mr. H. Wilson

I am considering this suggestion in consultation with the industry. If no substantial increase in consumption of materials would result I would be prepared to allow a smaller glass and metal container for a limited range of paint products than is at present permitted. There is no size restriction on other types of container.

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