HC Deb 18 March 1948 vol 448 cc270-1W
Mr. Henderson Stewart

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the strong demand from women's organisations in the country for extending the industrial 10 clothing coupons to housewives, so as to enable them to purchase overalls and similar garments; and what action he is taking in the matter.

Mr. H. Wilson

As I have previously explained to the House, the basic ration is intended to make ordinary provision for clothes for working, as well as for leisure hours, and the Industrial Ten is given to factory workers (many of whom are women and do housework as well), because of the abnormal wear and tear on their clothes through working in a factory.