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Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce

– in the House of Commons on 8 July 1947.

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    asked the President of the Board of Trade to what extent the delivery of goods by retail traders has been resumed; whether the expense of this service is allowed for in the margins of retail...

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    asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that an extensive black market in clothing coupons results from loose coupons being acceptable by post; and if he will consider the...

  • Teapots (Shortage) (8 speeches)

    asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the shortage of teapots in the London area; if he will take steps to remedy the position; and, if it is not possible to get...

  • Argentine (Textile Imports Ban) (6 speeches)

    asked the President of the Board of Trade what official notification he has received of the ban on importation of textiles imposed by the Argentine Central Bank; and, in view of our large...

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    asked the President of the Board of Trade if he will give an estimate of the cost to the taxpayer in staff, wear and tear of equipment, and paper and postage, of answering 1,125,000 letters a month.