HC Deb 23 March 1948 vol 448 c2773
79. Mr. Harrison

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will consider releasing sheets from coupons, in view of the stocks now held.

Mr. Bottomley

Our information does not suggest that stocks of sheets are abnormally large and they are, I fear, likely to fall when the full effect of the export programme is felt; we should certainly not be justified in taking them off the ration.

Mr. Harrison

Can my hon. Friend accept the suggestion, or will he consider the possibility, of issuing on one occasion specially marked coupons for the purpose of restoring the ravages of time in household linen?

Mr. Bottomley

No, Sir.