Major Braithwaiteasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can arrange for officers and men of the Home Guard who have to buy such things as shirts, collars, ties, shoes, gloves, etc., to go with their issued uniform, to have facilities for getting these without having to part with their supply of civilian clothing coupons?
§ Mr. DaltonNo, Sir. Home Guards are issued by the War Office, coupon-free with uniform, greatcoat and boots. They are not compelled to purchase special footwear or khaki shirts, collars, ties or gloves for military use. Those who buy 937W these articles can wear them as part of civilian dress, and must, therefore, give up coupons.
§ Lieutenant Butcherasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will issue supplemental clothing coupons for workers employed in fruit and vegetable canneries?
§ Mr. DaltonI shall be glad to give full consideration to any claim that trade unions representing these workers may put forward through the Trades Union Congress for the present rationing period.