HC Deb 20 May 1946 vol 423 c17W
108. Mr. Rankin

asked the President of the Board of Trade in view of the shortage of sports jackets and flannel trousers for civilians, what steps he is taking to meet the summer demand for these clothes and, in particular, if he will divert supplies from demobilisation to civilian uses.

Mr. Belcher

There will be a progressive increase in civilian supplies as a result of the decline in Government contracts for clothing for demobilised men. I am informed by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply that the production of sports coats and flannel trousers for demobilisation is now so small as to have no appreciable effect on civilian requirements.