Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Education and Science – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 11 December 1973.
I have not seen the report to which the hon. Gentleman refers. I understand that in the near future there may be difficulties over delays in delivery and increased costs. It may be necessary for authorities to run their stocks low and restrict consumption for a time. I assure the hon. Gentleman that we shall keep a close watch on the matter.