Distribution of Commodities (Census)

HC Deb 06 June 1951 vol 488 cc131-2W

Mr. T. Reid

asked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made in compiling a census of distribution of commodities.

Sir H. Shawcross

The Census of Distribution Office have made good progress in examining forms so far received, the majority of which have been satisfactorily completed. Approximately 560,000 forms have been received.