HC Deb 17 June 1947 vol 438 c202W
74. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the shortage of perambulator canopies for babies in Newport which is causing considerable inconvenience, especially during the hot weather; and what is being done to augment the supply.

Mr. Belcher

The general shortage of pram sun canopies which I regret, is due mainly to the difficulty in obtaining sufficient material for the covering. I am afraid that increased supplies of cotton cloth cannot be made available at the present time but some manufacturers are experimenting with alternative materials