§ 56. Mr. Errollasked the President of the Board of Trade why price increases in men's youths' and boys' utility apparel have been permitted by. S.I., 1948, No. 756.
§ Mr. BottomleyThese increases were due to three factors; the increases in the prices of utility wool cloths last August and November, which in turn were due to the higher cost of imported raw wool; the higher cost of cotton linings following the removal of the cotton cloth subsidy last January; and, to a small extent, a wage increase agreed before 4th February.