§ 34. Mr. Cocksasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the inferior quality as well as the high price of men's braces now on the market; and whether he will take steps to deal with both these matters.
§ Captain WaterhouseNo, Sir. Most of the braces now coming on the market must conform to close specifications and are price controlled. It, however, my hon. Friend will send me samples of the braces he has in mind, I shall be glad to investigate his complaint.
§ Mr. CocksIs the Minister aware that at the present time it costs as much to keep trousers up for six weeks, as it did formerly to keep them up for six years; and that 5s. now buys a pair of braces which is worth only 6d.?