33. Mrs. Adamsonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the acute shortage of ladies' WX size wearing apparel; and what steps he will take to secure equitable production and distribution.
§ Mr. DaltonDresses in this size are in rather shorter supply than the smaller sizes. In order to encourage manufacturers, who specialise in such dresses, to increase their output, I have decided to offer them a subsidy of one coupon per dress towards the extra material needed. My area distribution officers have been instructed to watch supplies and to report any special difficulties.
§ Mr. Dalton"W.X," means women's small outsize.
Mrs. AdamsonWhile thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, might I ask him to keep his eye on the problem, because it is rather difficult for W.X. women to get suitable clothing at all?
§ Mr. DaltonI know, and I hope that the subsidy of one coupon per dress will help them.
§ Mr. BowlesWhat is the formula for a large in-size?
§ Mr. DaltonI should like notice of that question.