§ 72. Mr. Kendallasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider arranging a separate coupon system for household linen, as family supplies after four years of war are in a ragged and depleted condition, and it is a hardship for people to have to give up clothing coupons for these necessities?
§ Mr. DaltonThe only essential household goods subject to coupon are towels and tea-cloths. As I have explained in answer to previous Questions on this subject, a separate household ration is out of the question, owing to the serious administrative difficulties it would involve and also to the limited supplies of rationed goods available.
§ Mr. KendallWould the right hon. Gentleman consider issuing certificates of need on similar lines to those issued to people for utility furniture?
§ Mr. DaltonI think it would be going rather far to set up a new piece of administrative machinery simply for this purpose.
§ Mr. William BrownIs it not clear that the problem is particularly difficult in households which afford billets to war workers? Could not relief be given when large-scale billeting is practised?
§ Mr. DaltonNo housewife ought to let a billetee impose upon her. If more towels are required, the billetee ought to produce a coupon or two.