HC Deb 10 February 1947 vol 433 c1368
27. Colonel J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is with his authority that inspectors are visiting shops with a questionnaire as to whether they are satisfied with the quality of floor coverings; and whether they have had any complaints from customers.

Sir S. Cripps

Yes, Sir. Inquiries have been made by officers of my Department who operate under no powers and whose normal work it is to investigate complaints about supplies and shortages of consumer goods. I understand that complaints of the quality of some of the felt base floor covering being sold have been made by customers to retailers.

Colonel Hutchison

Will the right hon. and learned Gentleman bear in mind that the result of these inquiries will be quite valueless since the ingredients for the making up of floor coverings and linoleum are all in very short supply?

Sir S. Cripps

I appreciate that fact, but it is valuable to know the results of what is being manufactured.