Major Lloyd:

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many small traders have been registered up to date in Scotland under the Register of Small Traders closed through war conditions.

Up to the end of last week the number was 408.

Major Lloyd:

The right hon. Gentleman will not suggest that there are not many more small traders who are unaware of the position. Is there any method by which these individuals can be contacted directly and shown what their responsibilities and privileges are?

We have applied all sorts of methods of publicity. I have referred to them in previous answers. Every Member can help by talking about this to his own constituents.

Has publicity been given in the Forces, so that men already in the Forces will not be at a disadvantage?

Yes, Sir. I answered a Question about a fortnight ago and I have taken special measures, as the hon. Member will see from my reply, to get this made known all through the Forces, including those in the Middle East.

Mr. De la Bère:

Why not get the B.B.C. to do something about it?