87. Mr. Patonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the acute shortage of darning wool, particularly in natural colours, in the City of Norwich; and will he take steps to ensure proper supplies.
§ Mr. BottomleyDarning wool generally is rather scarce, but I am not aware that supplies are worse in Norwich than elsewhere. The shortage is due to lack of labour in worsted spinning, but supplies are now improving and steps are being taken to secure a further substantial increase.