HC Deb 03 July 1947 vol 439 c1495
36. Mr. Skeffington

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the shortage of ladies' walking shoes; and whether any increase in supplies is contemplated.

Sir S. Cripps

The shortage of certain types of light soled shoes is due to the world scarcity of particular types of leather. There are plentiful supplies of heavier types of walking shoes, though I appreciate that these may not always be as acceptable to ladies.

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