§ Mr. T. Macphersonasked the President of the Board of Trade if he will favourably consider the grant of supplementary coupons to householders who have had service personnel billeted upon them during the war, to replace such items as bed linen, tea cloths, etc.
§ Mr. Belcher:the greater part of the production of sheets is reserved for holders of priority dockets but some are unreserved and available in the shops. These can be purchased without coupons, as can a number of articles of household linen which are not subject to priorities. While the present severe shortage of household textiles continues, I regret that I cannot see my way to grant supplementary coupons or priority dockets for replacement of sheets or tea towels.