asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that the shortage of curtain net is more acute in Grimsby than in certain other areas; and whether he will take steps to ensure a more even distribution.

Supplies generally are insufficient to meet the heavy pent-up demand, but producers are doing their best to share out fairly the limited quantities available, and as supplies of yarn improve production will increase. We have no reason to suppose that Grimsby is not getting a fair share.