HC Deb 08 February 1944 vol 396 cc1630-1W
Mr. E. Walkden

asked the Secretary of State for War if, in view of the lifting of the austerity regulations by the President of the Board of Trade on suits for civilians, he can now give an assurance that demobilised soldiers will also receive non-austerity suits of their own choice or, alternatively, a cash voucher or allowance to purchase a first-class tailor-made suit.

Sir J. Grigg

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to him on 18th January and to the reply given to my hon. Friend the Member for Keighley (Mr. Ivor Thomas) by my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade on 25th January. I hope to be in a position to give further details in the not too distant future.

Mr. E. Walkden

asked the Secretary of State for War if, when the proposed changes are made in the style and design of suits to be offered to demobilised soldiers, he will exhibit in the Members' Tea Room samples of the full range of choice that are available for issue.

Sir J. Grigg

In due course, yes.