HC Deb 25 March 1947 vol 435 c175W
65. Mr. Attewell

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that shoe operatives in this country are not working to full capacity; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure operatives being fully employed.

Mr. Belcher

I have no information of any widespread short time working in the boot and shoe industry at present. There are difficulties about supplies of certain materials and components for footwear production but we are doing everything practicable in present circumstances to see that these are overcome.