§ Miss Hornsby-Smithasked the Minister of Works if he will publish the official specification with which the Government requires paint manufacturers to conform. 257W for both oil and water paint used in Government contracts.
§ Mr. G. BrownNo manufacturing specification is issued, but on application to the Ministry manufacturers can obtain details of the conditions of approval and the performance specified for paints supplied under the Department's guarantee scheme. I am sending the hon. Member a copy.