HC Deb 23 September 1948 vol 456 c169W
144. Colonel J. Hutchison

asked the Minister of Supply what is the extent of the shortage of hand saws in the mines for preparing pit props.

Mr. J. Jones

A few complaints of local shortages have recently been received by the Ministry of Supply. Arrangements have been made with the trade to send additional supplies to those areas where it is found, on investigation, that shortages exist.