HC Deb 30 November 1939 vol 355 c265W
Colonel A. Evans

asked the Minister of Supply whether he will issue permits to purchase double-knitting khaki, Air Force blue and grey wool from manufacturers to Territorial Army and Air Force associations, so that comforts for the troops overseas and at home can be made by voluntary working parties?

Mr. Burgin

Arrangements have already been made for special allotments of wool to spinners to enable knitting-wool to be made available to associations engaged in supplying comforts for the fighting forces. No special permit is required by the associations concerned, which can purchase such wool through the ordinary trade channels.

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