§ 56. Mr. John Rodgersasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the fact that utility fully-fashioned stockings made from wool and heavy cotton are almost entirely used by the older section of the community, such as old-age pensioners, he would be prepared to relieve these stockings from Purchase Tax and confine such tax to fully-fashioned silk and nylon stockings.
§ Sir S. CrippsNo, Sir. Fully-fashioned stockings of all kinds are still a very good export proposition and it is as necessary as ever to encourage the maximum export effort.
§ Mr. OsborneCan the Chancellor advise the House when he expects supplies to be sufficient to give the home market a break?
§ Sir S. CrippsIf the hon. Gentleman will put down that Question to the President of the Board of Trade, no doubt he will answer it.
§ Mr. OsborneAnd he will refer me back to the right hon. and learned Gentleman.