HC Deb 18 November 1949 vol 469 c236W
Mr. Cooper-Key

asked the President of the Board of Trade, whether he is aware of a general shortage of baby squares, utility specification No. 3070, especially on the South-East coast; what is the reason for this shortage; and what steps he is taking to see that this most necessary article is in adequate supply.

Mr. H. Wilson

There has been a recent slowing down in the rate of supply, for causes which are, I hope, temporary. As I said in answer to my hon. Friend, the Member for St. Albans (Mr. Dumpleton), on 10th November, I have impressed upon manufacturers the importance of maintaining adequate supplies, and I am having further investigations made into the supply position in consultation with the Cotton Board.