Children's Footwear

HC Deb 15 October 1945 vol 414 cc718-9W

Group-Captain Ward

asked the President of the Board of Trade what steps he is taking to alleviate the present shortage of children's shoes.

Sir S. Cripps

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Ripon (Mr. York) on 22nd August.

Mr. Bower

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the continuing shortages of children's shoes and of the poor quality of those available; and if he will take immediate steps to bring about an improvement in both these respects.

Major J. Morrison

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the shortage of all types of children's foot wear; and when does he anticipate that this will be alleviated.

Sir S. Cripps

I would refer the hon. Member and the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given on 10th October to my hon. Friend the Member for Dover (Mr. John R. Thomas) to which I have nothing to add.