§ Captain Pluggeasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can now make any further statement with regard to the non-application of clothing coupons to women's light summer coats and footwear?
§ Captain WaterhouseAs was stated in reply to a Question by my hon. Friend the Member for Halifax (Mr. Gledhill) on 17th June, the question of the release of stocks of clothing and footwear whose sale has been rendered specially difficult by the introduction of rationing is being considered in consultation with the trade. My right hon. Friend hopes to be able to make an announcement very shortly.
§ Sir A. Gridleyasked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is the intention that coupons should be collected for gifts of new clothing and footwear issued by voluntary and charitable organisations?
§ Captain WaterhouseYes, Sir, it would be unfair if persons receiving gifts were given an advantage in the matter of1224W coupons over those who had to buy them in shops. Consequently, all organisations which have approached the Board of Trade have been asked to collect coupons for new clothes. An Order enabling my right hon. Friend to direct all such organisations to adopt this procedure is being made to-day.