HC Deb 07 July 1947 vol 439 cc199-200W
98. Mr. Hector Hughes

asked the President of the Board of Trade why the electrical industry in Aberdeen cannot procure plain plastic bell shades to complete housing programmes, while drapers, upholsterers, radio dealers and general merchants have these goods exposed for sale to the general public.

Mr. Belcher

Neither the manufacture nor the distribution of plastic lampshades is subject to statutory control and the electrical industry has the same opportunities as all other would-be purchasers to obtain supplies; but, if my hon. Friend will let me have particulars of any case of difficulty. I will have inquiries made.