Mr. Baker Whiteasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the serious shortage of men's worsted trousers in the shops in the Whitstable district; and if steps can be taken to increase the supply.
§ Mr. H. WilsonI am afraid that worsted trousers are in short supply in most parts of the country. Men's worsted cloths are in strong demand for export, and in present circumstances the export trade must have first claim.