HC Deb 10 December 1945 vol 417 c8
17. Lieut.-Colonel Mackeson

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make a statement regarding the steps he is taking to enable boarding houses and hotels in Defence Areas to be re-equipped and reopened for the holiday season in 1946.

Sir S. Cripps

I am taking all practicable steps to increase the production of the goods which hotels require for their re-equipment. These are, of course, the same goods as are most urgently needed by housewives.

Lieut.-Colonel Mackeson

Can the Minister give some slight priority to these people?

Sir S. Cripps

I am afraid that would not be welcomed by the housewives.