Oral Answers to Questions — Trade and Commerce – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 6 November 1947.
Mr Ellis Smith
, Stoke-on-Trent Stoke
12:00,
6 November 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.
Mr Harold Wilson
, Ormskirk
None, Sir, but coupons have been given for stage and screen productions, and waiters are eligible for the Industrial Ten.
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.
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.
