HC Deb 05 August 1941 vol 373 c1795W
Mr. Sorensen

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether for the guidance of clothing manufacturers and distribution he will indicate the approximate rates of clothing coupons to normal production?

Sir A. Duncan

It would be unwise at this stage to forecast the effect rationing will have on the demand for particular classes of rationed goods.

Miss Cazalet

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will consider making a concession in the matter of coupons for ballet shoes, in view of the fact that a ballet dancer wears out from one to four pairs of shoes a week?

Sir A. Duncan

The question of exempting ballet shoes from rationing is under consideration and I hope that an announcement will be made shortly.