HC Deb 17 February 1948 vol 447 c205W
96. Mr. Drayson

asked the President of the Board of Trade why he is negotiating for the disposal of surplus stocks of women's outerwear in the possession of wholesalers and retailers to go to the Ruhr mining areas as incentive goods; if he is aware that these would find ready sale at home if offered coupon-free; and if he will consider making these articles available as such to the British public.

Mr. Bottomley

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the hon. Member for Mile End (Mr. Piratin) on 10th February.