§ 7. Mr. Doddsasked the President of the Board of Trade what progress has been made in his discussions prior to the introduction of quality safeguards in respect to clothing, household textiles and furnishing fabrics in accordance with undertakings given in ending the Utility Scheme.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftSince the statement of progress is lengthy, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the statement:
§ POST-UTILITY TEXTILE PROGRAMME
§ 1. Standards published
§ (a) with marking scheme:
§ Bedding (mattresses, pillows, bolsters).
§ Safety boots and shoes for men.
§ Berets of knitted wool
§ (b) without marking scheme as yet:
§ Infants' and girls' light outerwear (making and sizing).
§ Industrial overalls (standards only).
§ 2. Standard complete and in process of publication
§ Rubber footwear.
2003§ 3. Draft Standards almost ready
§ Children's footwear.
§ Warp-knitted rayon fabrics.
§ Rubber-proofed cloth and clothing.
§ Dressing gowns for women and children.
§ 4. Draft Standards still under consideration
§ Cotton apparel fabrics.
§ Cotton household textiles.
§ Properties of woven rayon dress and lingerie fabrics.
§ Handkerchiefs.
§ Glossary of wool terms.
§ 5. Standards presented by industry to B.S.I.
§ Wool cloths—strength of cloths for children's wear. Shower proofing of gaberdine cloths.
§ 6. Standards proposed by industry but not yet presented to B.S.I.
§ Cotton apparel cloths of "fashion" types, not included under 4 above.