HC Deb 20 March 1947 vol 435 cc93-4W
63. Mr. S. Marshall

asked the Minister of Education whether he will now allow local education authorities to purchase canteen equipment in the open market in view of the failure of his Department's pool to supply requirements.

Mr. Tomlinson

No, Sir. Canteen equipment is in short supply, and the situation would not be improved by competitive buying in a very restricted market.