§ 62. Squadron-Leader Flemingasked the President of the Board of Trade what is the amount allowed to manufacturers per garment for covering the costs of making nightdresses from underwear cloth, specification.1,111.
§ Mr. BottomleyThe costs of making utility clothing vary considerably from manufacturer to manufacturer, and we do not prescribe any amount, within the maximum price for the complete garment to cover the costs of making.
§ 67 and 69. Mr. William Palingasked the President of the Board of Trade (1) what steps he is taking to improve the supply of infants' utility underwear, dress materials and domestic overalls;
(2) in view of the general shortage of many items of utility clothing, what steps he is taking to increase output and to ensure that necessary supplies are made available.
§ Mr. BottomleyThere is no shortage of utility clothing and materials made from wool, but the supply of cotton cloth 243W generally is not yet adequate for all home and export demands. All practicable steps are being taken to increase production, including the stimulation of recruitment and the encouragement of modernisation and improvement of amenities in mills.