§ 73. Mr. Shurmerasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there are large stocks of women's coats, dresses and skirts held in wholesalers warehouses and shops; and if he will consider downpointing coupon values of these articles.
§ Mr. BelcherI am aware that the trade generally holds fair stocks of women's coats, dresses and skirts, but the output of cloth of all types has been severely affected by the fuel shortage. I do not, therefore, contemplate that there will be any reduction in the coupon value of these garments which would be equivalent to an increase in the size of the clothing ration.