§ 16. Squadron-Leader Flemingasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will now say whether wool and cotton mixture textiles will be affected by the relaxations announced in the clothing ration.
§ Mr. H. WilsonFor the purposes of the Consumer Rationing Order, woven wool cloth is material containing more than 15 per cent. by weight of wool or animal fibre. All cloths complying with this definition are, therefore, unrationed, apart from the exceptions made in my statement on 31st January—namely, gaberdines and utility cloth in the 236 series.
§ Squadron-Leader FlemingWhile welcoming this further relaxation of rationing, may I ask the right hon. Gentleman if he can hold out any hope that there will be a reduction in price, as regards suitings, for example, made from these textile mixtures?
§ Mr. WilsonWhile we maintain the strictest possible price control on production, any further reductions in price within that control are matters for the trade.