HC Deb 29 January 1953 vol 510 c131W
31. Mrs. Mann

asked the President of the Board of Trade from what sources he is importing nylon stockings; and how many pairs.

Mr. Mackeson

During the first half of 1953, imports of nylon stockings are being admitted under quota from the sterling area; from Western European and certain other foreign countries; and also, under the Token Import Scheme, from Canada and the United States of America. The quotas for this period from all sources amount to about £100,000 and, if fully used, would represent imports of some half a million pairs of nylon stockings.

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