§ 78. Mr. Spenceasked the Minister of Supply whether he is aware of the shortage of bobbins for twisting frames in the wool-spinning industry and that spinners have been waiting as long as two years for delivery; what quantities of bobbins have been exported during 1948; and what steps he is taking to remedy the present shortage of bobbins in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. J. JonesAlthough the manufacturers' timber requirements are being met in full, wooden bobbins are generally in short supply. Bobbins made of other materials are, however, readily available. The total value of bobbins exported in 1948 was about £952,000. The manufacturers have been asked to give a preference to the needs of the home textile 141W industries and the import of wooden bobbins from soft currency areas is being encouraged.