HC Deb 26 September 1944 vol 403 c15
30. Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the justification for the regulations issued by his Department prohibiting the dispatch of socks by relatives in Great Britain of men serving in Gibraltar; and if he is aware that these men are urgently requesting socks and their relatives have parcels ready to send them.

Mr. Dalton

No prohibition has been imposed by my Department on the dispatch of socks to men serving in Gibraltar.

Mr. Stewart

Is my right hon. Friend aware that many people desirous of sending such parcels are prevented from doing so on account of the unwillingness of his Department to issue the necessary certificate?

Mr. Dalton

No, Sir. Perhaps the hon. Member would speak to me about the matter. There is no such prohibition.