§ 13. Mr. Chetwyndasked the Secretary of State for Air when airmen will be issued with the book of clothing coupons promised for the year commencing 1st October, 1946.
§ Mr. P. Noel-BakerI understand from my right hon. and learned Friend the President of the Board of Trade, that it will not be possible, as we had hoped, to issue clothing coupons to all airmen who had one year or more to serve on 1st October, 1946. Instead, as my right hon. and learned Friend said on 13th March, coupons can be given only to regular airmen. It is hoped that these coupons will be issued in June.
§ Mr. ChetwyndIs my right hon. Friend aware that there are a number of airmen who cannot enjoy the privilege of wearing civilian clothes because they lack the necessary coupons with which to obtain them?
§ Mr. Noel-BakerYes, Sir. I think such men are mostly regular airmen who have served for a considerable time. They—or most of them—will receive 30 coupons in June and will also be given five coupons for each year of their service since 1941.