§ 88. Sir G. Foxasked the President of the Board of Trade if he intends to issue the "extra 10" coupons in the next six-month period for small children who do not need suits; and how many coupons these small children will get in the next 12-month period compared with the previous period.
§ Mr. H. WilsonThe "extra 10" coupons for children for the twelve months to 31st July next were made valid on 1st August last. No question of extra coupons for children therefore arises until next August. The number of coupons to be allotted both to children and adults after that date is a matter for later consideration.
Mr. Amoryasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will take suitable action to meet the case of those retail drapers who, as a result of the removal of woollen goods from coupons, may find themselves with insufficient coupons to honour their purchases for spring deliveries.
§ Mr. H. WilsonWhilst the derationing of woollen cloth and garments made from such cloth will, no doubt, have resulted in some traders having surplus coupons, appreciate that, owing to the seasonal148W nature of the trade, others may have insufficient coupons to take up their purchases for spring delivery, and I am prepared in suitable cases to see that they have sufficient coupons. Application should be made to the Board of Trade at 152, Gloucester Terrace, London, W.2.