HC Deb 25 February 1946 vol 419 c1547
35. Mr. Skeffington

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is pre pared to consider, with all the interests concerned, the adoption of minimum quality standards for consumer goods in order to prevent the manufacture of shoddy goods and to protect the public.

Sir S. Cripps

The specifications for utility clothing, furniture and other goods ensure minimum standards at the present time. The matter is also one that is engaging the attention of certain of the working parties.