39. Miss Wardasked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he has taken to ensure an adequate supply of durable stockings for the population?
§ Sir A. DuncanThe Limitation of Supplies Orders make special provision for the supply of stockings of a utility character which fulfil stipulated conditions as to price and specification. These specifications have been drawn up after consultation with the industry and are designed to provide a satisfactory standard of durability.
Miss WardIs my right hon. Friend's interpretation of durability the same as women's interpretation, because my information is that up to the moment we have had no durable stockings on the market?
§ Sir A. DuncanI do not venture to put myself in competition with my hon. Friend, but we have taken the advice of experts.