11. Lieut.-Commander Clark Hutchisonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the hardship experienced by many people engaged on work for which the wearing of overalls is necessary, owing to the poor durability of such garments; and if he will either make working overalls coupon free, or else increase the number of coupons issued to persons at present in receipt of the industrial ten coupons.
§ Mr. H. WilsonNo, Sir. The industrial overalls now produced are in general of sound and durable quality and are superior to much of the prewar production. If, however, the hon. and gallant Member has in mind a particular case of inferior quality, and will let me have details, I will look into the matter. As regards the second part of the Question, I regret that in present circumstances I am unable either to make working overalls coupon free, or to increase the "Industrial Ten" supplement.