§ 97. Mr. Shurmerasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that there is a shortage of all articles of men's clothing in men's outfitters shops in Birmingham; and if he will give an indication of when he expects the position to be eased.
§ Sir S. CrippsShortages of many types of men's clothing in many parts of the country have been caused by the high level of contracts for demobilised men's outfits. With the rapid decline in these requirements, civilian supplies, which have already begun to improve, should continue to show a progressive increase.