70. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the difficulties of housewives with large families who have to do all their own work, he will consider subsidising all electric washing machines to enable families to utilise these modern conveniences.
Mr. De la BèreDoes the right hon. Gentleman appreciate that, although this may seem a ridiculous suggestion, an electric washing machine is an all important part of the domestic life of this country?
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir, but there must be a limit to subsidies from the public Treasury.