§ Sir G. de Freitasasked the Secretary of State for Defence when he expects to be able to reply to the letter dated 30th October sent to him by the General Secretary of the National Union of Boot and Shoe Operatives concerning his decision to dispose of 800,000 pairs of surplus army boots.
§ Mr. MasonAs soon as I have discussed the issues involved with my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade.