§ 145. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Supply if, in view of the shortage of zinc oxide and other paint ingredients, he will alter the paint specifications of all Government contracts made by his Department.
§ Mr. G. R. StraussSpecifications for paint ordered by my Department are determined by the standard of performance required and not by the ingredients. Alternative pigments of equivalent performance may always be used. In the light of material shortages, the relaxation of specifications is at present being considered.