HC Deb 18 November 1941 vol 376 c170
42. Sir H. Williams

asked the Secretary of State for War whether it is proposed to supply those members of the Home Guard who have considerable marching to do with coupon free socks or, alternatively, to issue coupon free wool in order that their friends and relatives can knit socks for them?

Captain Margesson

I am afraid that in view of the supply position a coupon-free issue of socks or wool to the Home Guard could not be justified at the present time.