HC Deb 15 February 1944 vol 397 c34W
Mrs. Cazalet Keir

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the effect of rationing on children's clothing and footwear and subsequent shortage, he will consider issuing coupons valid for children only.

Mr. Dalton

Such a restriction would cause great difficulty to the parents of other children who wear adult sizes in clothing or footwear. It would also be very troublesome to enforce. My information is that most parents willingly give up coupons for the benefit of their children.