§ 1. Mr. Hutchinsonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he can explain the purpose of the Emergency Powers (Defence) Apparel and Textiles (Infants' and Girls' Wear) (S.R. & O., No. 771, of 1944), having regard to the fact that the explanatory note is unintelligible and the document involves reference to six earlier Orders.
§ The President of the Board of Trade (Mr. Dalton)As stated in the explanatory note, the purpose of this Order is to substitute a new schedule of infants' and girls' utility specifications and prices for a previous one, and to make changes in the arrangements for the production of utility clothing for infants and girls.
§ Mr. HutchinsonIs my right hon. friend aware that the explanatory note itself 4 contains a reference to some other document? Will he take steps in future to see that explanatory notes are, as far as possible, made complete in themselves?
§ Mr. DaltonThis explanatory note is quite clear. It indicates three relaxations of control suggested by the trade and agreed to by me.
10. Commander Bowerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is proposed to publish all the directions referred to in paragraph II of the Emergency Powers (Defence) Furniture Order (S.R. & O. No. 769, of 1944).
§ Mr. DaltonThe only directions of general application that have been issued under Part II of this Order deal with the method of applying the utility mark. These directions have been published, and any other general directions will also be published.