HC Deb 05 March 1948 vol 448 cc106-8W
Mr. T. Reid

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will relieve the shortage of woollen stockings in Swindon.

Mr. H. Wilson

Supplies of woollen stockings in Swindon appear to be about the same as for the rest of the country; and while we are taking steps to improve supplies of other types of heavier stockings, I am afraid that more woollen stockings could only be provided for the home market at the expense of export business which we cannot afford to forego.