Lieut.-Colonel Bromley Davenportasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the concessions made in men's clothing restrictions, including permission for trouser turn-ups and greater lengths for socks, he will now consider some concession for women's clothing, such as allowing more material for utility 'garments, so that 'bigger turnings can be made for seams and deeper hems, and additional pleats added.
§ Mr. Ellis SmithYes, Sir. We have no intention of retaining the remaining style restrictions longer than is strictly necessary. Discussions are being renewed forthwith with the various interests concerned with a view to settling conditions for the removal of the style restrictions on women's and children's outerwear and underwear at a convenient date early next year. Whatever final arrangements may be made as a result of these discussions, shop supplies will not be affected for some months.