158. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Supply whether it is the intention of the Government to allow the barrage balloon fabric which forms part of the surplus stores for disposal, to be utilised for the manufacture of gas balloons for motor cars, as this material is an excellent medium for the gas bag which is an essential part of the conversion equipment for gas propulsion of motor cars.
§ Mr. J. FreemanBarrage balloon fabric is disposed of by the Ministry of Supply on the advice of the Board of Trade and I am informed by that Department that there is at present no restriction on its use for such purposes.