Mr. Gandar Dowerasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that there is an acute shortage of tyres for agricultural tractors in Caithness and Sutherland and in view of the necessity for maximum food production, what steps, if any, he is taking to expedite supply.
§ Mr. WoodburnWhile the supplies of tractor tyres have not been sufficient to meet all requirements, production has been greatly increased and is steadily improving. Meantime special steps to assist are taken by the Department of Agriculture in cases brought to their notice where tractors are immobilised or are likely to be immobilised for lack of tyres.