§ 78. Mr. Osborneasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that his refusal to supply 64's merino wools to the hosiery industry for H.P. 15 means the debasing in quality of utility garments; and, since Government policy has been to inspire confide in these price-controlled goods, if he will reconsider his decision.
§ Mr. BelcherDemands for 64's and finer qualities of merino yarns are substantially in excess of supply. The partial substitution of 58/70's yarn is, therefore, necessary, hut the use of the finer qualities will be permitted where this is essential. The substitution will mainly affect garments where any loss in softness due to the use of coarser yarn is of lesser importance, and will give better wearing qualities