§ Mr. G. Hutchinsonasked the President of the Board of Trade when it is expected that permits for household furniture will be available to members of the public other than those to whom such permits are restricted.
§ Mr. DaltonI am glad to say that production of utility furniture is increasing satisfactorily, but the demand from the priority classes is also rising and will continue to rise as the war in Europe draws to its close and more accommodation becomes available through the repair of damaged houses and the provision of temporary houses. I cannot, therefore, hold out any early prospect of making this furniture available to all members of the public without distinction.