Colonel Hutchisonasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of a serious shortage of children's socks and three-quarter hose; and what steps he is taking to remedy that shortage.
§ Mr. J. EdwardsI am aware that there is still a shortage of children's socks and three-quarter hose, but there has been an improvement in home supplies over the last 12 months. Every effort is being made to ensure that existing manufacturing capacity is fully used and to encourage the expansion of this section of the hosiery industry.