§ 87. Mr. S. Shephardasked the President of the Board of Trade the present monthly production of nylon stockings; what proportion of these are available for the home market; and if the present supplies to the home market are likely to be cut.
§ Mr. H. WilsonThe average monthly production of nylon stockings in July and August was 2,150,000 pairs of fully-fashioned stockings, and 700,000 pairs of seamless stockings; 40 per cent. of the fully-fashioned stockings and 50 per cent. of the seamless stockings were permitted to be sold on the home market. The quantity available both for export and for the home market depends on the rate of production of nylon yarn, and while I cannot give a firm estimate at this stage, I expect a steady increase.