§ 8. Mr. Summersasked the President of the Board of Trade, what steps he is taking to assist householders, who have taken in evacuees over a long period, to renew household linen worn out by them, and who may find it impossible, without help, to continue to provide billeting accommodation?
§ Mr. DaltonNo, Sir. As' I informed my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for King's Norton (Major Peto), on 2nd March last, in reply to a similar Question, the only essential household goods subject to coupon are towels and tea cloths; and everyone who does not provide his own 668 should take his turn to contribute a coupon or two when replacement is necessary.
§ Mr. SummersIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that it is becoming practically impossible for many housewives to continue to give accommodation to evacuees and lodgers? Will he look into the matter again to see whether some assistance cannot be given, because housewives cannot rely on lodgers to provide coupons?
§ Mr. DaltonThey had better stimulate the lodgers to do their share in response to the hospitality they are receiving.