HC Deb 15 July 1948 vol 453 cc113-4W
40. Mr. Driberg

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will reconsider his decision not to allow the 12 bonus clothing coupons to holders of yellow temporary identity cards, at least when, as in the case of German ex-prisoners with civilian status, they are remaining in this country for more than six months.

Mr. H. Wilson

Former German prisoners released for work in this country on short-term contracts receive an allowance of clothing and a special issue of 21 coupons as well as the usual quarterly ration given to holders of temporary identity cards. I cannot undertake to extend the 12 coupon bonus to anyone other than a permanent resident in this country.