§ 23. Mr. W. Shepherdasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will now consider reducing the points required for the lower-priced ranges of shoes, since productive capacity in these ranges is in danger of exceeding the demand.
§ Sir S. CrippsI have under consideration the general question of the pointing of footwear, and I expect to make an announcement shortly.
§ Mr. Hector HughesWill the Minister have particular regard to children's shoes which are said to be in bigger supply?
§ Sir S. CrippsI shall have full regard to all sorts.
§ Mr. JannerHas my right hon. and learned Friend considered the special position of Leicester, which he promised to consider, particularly in view of the fact that the shops have so many of these shoes available and no one can buy them because of the points?
§ Sir S. CrippsThat is being considered.