HC Deb 10 July 1947 vol 439 c230W
19. Mr. S. Marshall

asked the President of the Board of Trade when he intends to relinquish all controls on the manufacture of goods other than those classed as essential, so that free enterprise may have an opportunity of proving its ability to produce goods the consumer needs.

Sir S. Cripps

Controls are intended to ensure that scarce materials and labour are available for essential uses, both home and export. They assist and do not interfere with production for essential consumer needs and for export. They are kept constantly under review.