§ Major Gatesasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the number of persons employed on footwear repair service in Prestwich; the names and addresses of premises where such services are provided; the estimated number of persons to whom such services can be rendered; and the average time taken for such repairs.
§ Captain WaterhouseMy Regional Officer reported last month that the average waiting period for footwear repairs in Prestwich was 14 days. This is not an unreasonable time in present circumstances. I have called for a further report on the other points to which my hon. and gallant Friend refers and will communicate the result to him.