§ Mr. Sylvesterasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there is a definite shortage of hardware goods, such as buckets, zinc washing tubs, and brushes in the Normanton (Yorkshire) and Wakefield areas; and if he will inquire into this shortage with a view to remedying it.
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§ Mr. BelcherThere is, unfortunately, a general shortage of buckets and zinc washing tubs but the manufacturers are doing their best to increase supplies. A shortage of household brushes in these areas has not previously been brought to my notice. I am looking into the position.