78. Mr. Jegerasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is now in a position to make a statement on the issue of clothing coupons to members of the Armed Forces to enable them to procure civilian clothing to wear off duty.
§ Mr. BelcherI cannot yet add to the reply which was given to my hon. Friend on this subject on the 26th November.
§ 82. Mr. S. Shephardasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is now in a position to state the number of clothing coupons to be issued in the next rationing period.
§ Mr. BelcherNo, Sir. I might perhaps take this opportunity to say that there is no foundation for the exaggerated rumours which have been recently in circulation.