HC Deb 05 July 1950 vol 477 c28W
Mr. Harrison

asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will make available sufficient untaxed cloth to the making up trade to enable them to produce in quantity cheaper priced ladies' frocks.

Mr. H. Wilson

There is no shortage of utility (untaxed) wool cloth, and as I stated in my replies to my hon. Friend the Member for Bilston (Mr. Nally) on 11th and 23rd May, two Committees have been set up under the chairmanship of the Parliamentary Secretary of the Board of Trade to consider and advise on any further steps necessary to secure an early increased supply of utility cotton and rayon cloths.