§ Mr. Priceasked the President of the Board of Trade why surface workers in mines are not permitted the same extra coupons for clothing which are accorded to underground workers in mines?
§ Sir A. DuncanAny additional coupons which may be awarded to industrial workers must be based on the net additional needs of clothing occasioned by their work. The working conditions of surface and underground miners differ widely, and the case of each must be considered on its own merits.
§ Mr. Hannahasked the President of the Board of Trade whether permission can be obtained by comforts funds who are recognised and registered under the War Charities Act to purchase wool free of coupons?
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir. Any comforts fund, knitting party or similar body can obtain coupon-free wool by becoming affiliated to one or more of the official comforts organisations of the three Services, or to one of a number of national organisations for the welfare of merchant seamen.