§ Sir W. Wakefieldasked the President of the Board of Trade, how soon he will be in a position to arrange for an increase in the manufacture and distribution of utility furniture and floor covering, and when he will be in a position to waive the present restriction for sale to priority classes only, in view of the hardship now being caused to persons in deserving categories who, at the present time, do not come within the priority classes.
§ Mr. DaltonThe production of utility furniture and floor coverings is increasing, but, as the demand from the priority classes is also increasing, I regret that I cannot see my way at present to modify the distribution arrangements. Substantial quantities of floor coverings are already being sold to persons outside the priority classes.