HC Deb 13 October 1944 vol 403 cc2084-5W
Mr. De la Bère

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the need for durable and waterproof farm boots, giving a long life, for agricultural workers, he will endeavour to make available a more adequate supply of better quality boots, in view of the unsatisfactory quality of the cheaper farm boots which are at the present time available.

Mr. Dalton

I fully appreciate the importance of providing agricultural workers with serviceable footwear, and I have therefore arranged for the maximum possible production of strong farm boots which must conform to the minimum specifications laid down by my Department.