§ 91. Mr. N. Macphersonasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware of the acute shortage of fencing wire and barbed wire in Scotland; and whether additional supplies for the home market will be made available.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussExtra supplies of both types of wire have been sent to the flooded areas of Scotland and this has caused a temporary reduction in supplies to other areas. Production was substantially reduced by holidays during last quarter, but will improve this quarter.
Mr. Baker Whiteasked the Minister of Supply if he is aware of the shortage of 26W galvanised fencing wire in East Kent and elsewhere, and that agricultural production is suffering in consequence; and what steps he proposes to alleviate this shortage.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I have given today to the hon. Member for Dumfries (Mr. N. Macpherson).