Boot and Shoe Production (Fuel Emergency)

HC Deb 01 April 1947 vol 435 c285W

89. Mr. Gammans

asked the President of the Board of Trade what is the estimated loss in the production of boots and shoes for the first quarter of 1947 as a result of the fuel crisis.

Mr. Belcher

The loss in February was six million pairs. That for the whole quarter is likely to be about eight million pairs, or rather more than three weeks production.