§ Mr. Sharpasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he will make a statement on the action taken this year to promote the manufacture of adequate supplies of utility grade children's boots and shoes, made on lasts which take into account the needs of growing feet.
§ Mr. H. WilsonEvery opportunity has been taken to encourage the fullest possible use of the latest developments in the technique of last-making for children's footwear. Several meetings on this subject have been held this year with the trade organisations concerned. Steps have also been taken to increase supplies of the types of leather specially suitable for the manufacture of children's footwear. The Boot, Shoe and Allied Trades Research Association has, for some time, been carrying out research on lasts for children's footwear, and the industry is making use of the results of this work.