asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the extreme shortage in West Somerset of rubber wellington boots for men, women and children; and will he take steps to increase supplies in this area.

I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given on this subject to my hon. Friend the Member for Lowestoft (Mr. E. Evans) on 4th December, and to the hon. Member for Evesham (Mr. De la Bère) on 9th December.