HC Deb 10 October 1944 vol 403 c1580W
Mr. De la Bère

asked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether he can make a statement regarding the system adopted for the men in the Forces who, on discharge from the Forces, are given a chit for a suit made out for a particular chain store tailoring concern; and whether he will consider giving the discharged Service man an option so as to enable him to choose his own tailor.

Mr. J. P. L. Thomas

The contract for the supply of civilian suits to discharged naval ratings, which was placed with a tailoring firm with branches throughout the country, has been cancelled. Naval ratings on discharge are now given a voucher enabling them to obtain a civilian suit from any outfitter.