HC Deb 06 November 1946 vol 428 cc1377-8
32. Mr. Driberǵ

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies if he is aware of the continuing shortage of clothing in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of Malaya; and what steps are being taken to improve supplies.

Mr. Creech Jones

Yes, Sir. I am continuing arrangements for the procurement, through Government channels, of surplus military clothing from the U.K., and in addition from various military depôts overseas. I am also doing my best to facilitate importation through ordinary trade channels.

Mr. Driberǵ

Could my right hon. Friend say how far those arrangements have been successful, and how much clothing, approximately, has now been actually distributed?

Mr. Creech Jones

I could not give that information without notice.

Lieut.-Commander Braithwaite

Is the Minister aware that these difficulties also persist in the far more austere climate of Great Britain?

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