HC Deb 17 June 1948 vol 452 cc65-6W
Mr. Prescott

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the shortage of picking sticks and other accessories for looms and the delay experienced in achieving delivery; and if he will take steps to remedy this position.

Mr. H. Wilson

I have received no complaints about shortage of picking sticks. I am aware that supplies of some other loom accessories are insufficient to meet demands; in these cases my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply is doing all he can to assist manufacturers to increase their output.