§ 84. Mr. George Jegerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will authorise a special issue of clothing coupons to mayors and mayoresses to enable them to uphold their civic dignity.
§ Sir S. CrippsSuch issues have been made since October, 1945, and are administered by the regional controllers of the Board of Trade.
§ Mr. George WallaceIs it not a fact that ladies' and gentlemen's suspenders are coupon-free?
§ Mr. KeelingDoes the Minister think that fine feathers make fine birds?
§ 87. Mr. Wilson Harrisasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in 1315 view of the state of the nation's underwear, he will make a bonus issue of clothing coupons.
§ Sir S. CrippsNo, Sir. The overall improvement in supplies of clothing is already reflected in the increased number of coupons which became available on 1st August.
§ Mr. HarrisDoes the right hon. and learned Gentleman, who, I believe, has a human heart beating against underwear which may be little better than mine, realise the effect that the ceaseless round of patching, darning and stitching is having on the happiness and health of the wives of the country; and will he not, in their interest, relax the relentless export drive a little?
§ Sir S. CrippsThe evidence before us is that the new coupons have been spent largely upon underclothing; so that the position is now better.