asked the Minister for Supplies if he is aware that some agricultural tractors were laid up for a considerable time during the most vital period of the spring work awaiting spare parts from the manufacturers' agents and that much valuable time could have been saved had a system of pooling spare parts been in operation; and, if so, if he will now consider pooling spare parts until such time as an adequate supply of such essentials is again available.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Pooling of Tractor Parts.
No complaints have been made to me recently that tractors have been laid up for considerable periods awaiting spare parts. I am, however, aware that the supplies of tractor spares available to this country have been far below requirements.
There is no official control over the distribution of these spare parts, but I have no reason to believe that they are not being distributed to the best advantage by the various importers concerned, and I do not, therefore, deem it necessary to introduce any such scheme as that suggested by the Deputy.