§ 65. Mr. Boothbyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether arrangements can be made for members of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force who are released from the Service on account of pregnancy to be issued with civilian clothing coupons before they leave their stations?
§ The Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade (Captain Waterhouse)No, Sir. The present arrangements have 168 been found satisfactory, and the setting-up of additional machinery for the issue of clothing coupons prior to leaving the unit would not appear to be necessary.
§ Mr. BoothbyWill my hon. and gallant Friend bear in mind that some of the W.A.A.F. have to wait several weeks after being released from the Service before they are able to obtain absolutely essential clothes for themselves and the child, and will he do something to expedite the distribution of coupons to them?
§ Captain WaterhouseThe present arrangement is that they get their clothing coupons with their food coupon books, and the presumption is that they cannot eat until they get their food coupons.