§ 2. Mr. Woodburnasked the President of the Board of Trade whether his attention has been called to appeals by football clubs for gifts of clothing coupons; and under what regulation it is permissible for the public to detach and for football clubs to use loose clothing coupons?
§ The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Dalton)The Board of Trade, in response to representations made to them, agreed last autumn to entertain requests by football clubs through their national associations for permission to collect coupons from supporters for the maintenance of playing kit. The loose coupons collected are sent in to the Board and exchanged for negotiable vouchers.
§ 5. Mr. Liddallasked the President of the Board of Trade why manufacturers are no longer permitted to make extra outsize underwear for men; and, in view of the many persons affected, if he will take steps to remedy this?
§ Mr. DaltonThere is no prohibition on the manufacture of extra outsize underwear, either utility or non-utility.
§ Mr. LiddallWhile thanking the right hon. Gentleman for his very satisfactory reply, I hope it will be possible to notify all manufacturers of the importance of what he has said as certain retailers are unable to supply this outsize underwear. Is he aware that notwithstanding rationing there will always be the fat kine and the lean kine and that I am glad to know that the policy of his Department is not to cater only for the long and lean kine?
§ Mr. DaltonWe are very anxious to see that justice is done to all. If the hon. Gentleman has any further trouble, perhaps he will furnish me with some particulars.