asked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware that in the City of Aberdeen there is a shortage of outsize garments, particularly nether garments, for men and boys over six feet in height; and will he take steps to increase the supply and the size, especially in view of the letter which has been sent to him from the mother of a boy 6 feet 2 inches tall, who though offered employment, cannot go to work until he can obtain long trousers.

I am not aware that the shortage of outsize men's garments is more severe in Aberdeen than elsewhere, but I am having special steps taken to deal with the case to which my hon. and learned Friend refers.

Does the Minister realise that the Question refers not only to nether garments, but to outsize garments of all kinds?

Yes, Sir, so did my answer.

May I ask the right hon. Gentleman to bear in mind the equalitarian principles of the Socialist creed in considering this matter, and does he realise that many people in Scotland have taken to wearing the kilt because of the shortage of nether garments?

I would remind the hon. and gallant Gentleman that even prewar it was not always easy to get ready-made suits for very tall boys, whether in Aberdeen or anywhere else.

Would the Minister pay particular attention to ladies' size 9 shoes?

What is the difference between nether garments and trousers in Aberdeen?

Kilts.