HC Deb 20 July 1926 vol 198 c1015
3. Colonel DAY

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is in a position to make any statement with regard to the proposal that, in the interests of public health, footwear should be stamped, in order to certify the nature of the components used in manufacture?

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

No, Sir; I am still awaiting a communication from the Joint Industrial Council for the Boot and Shoe Industry, who discussed the matter with my Department on 9th March.

Colonel DAY

Is the Minister aware that a questionnaire sent out to medical officers and education authorities shows that 25 per cent. of the children of the workers are suffering from the use of these substitutes

Sir P. CUNLIFFE-LISTER

I was not aware of that.