Clothing Coupons

Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons am 12:00 am ar 6 Tachwedd 1947.

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Photo of Mr Ellis Smith Mr Ellis Smith , Stoke-on-Trent Stoke 12:00, 6 Tachwedd 1947

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many men have been allowed additional coupons for dress suits during each of the years 1945, 1946, 1947, respectively, and the four principal occupations of those who have received additional coupons.

Photo of Mr Harold Wilson Mr Harold Wilson , Ormskirk

None, Sir, but coupons have been given for stage and screen productions, and waiters are eligible for the Industrial Ten.

Photo of Mr Ellis Smith Mr Ellis Smith , Stoke-on-Trent Stoke

asked the President of the Board of Trade for what purposes additional coupons have been allowed for women in the years 1945, 1946 and 1947, respectively, and the three principal occupations of those who have received additional coupons.

Photo of Mr Harold Wilson Mr Harold Wilson , Ormskirk

Additional coupons are given to expectant mothers and to the women's uniformed Services. Women are also eligible for the Industrial Ten.