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Women's Shoes

Volume 478: debated on Tuesday 25 July 1950

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asked the President of the Board of Trade why there is such a shortage of women's shoes in the smaller sizes, while larger sizes appear to be in adequate supply; and whether he will take action to remedy the position.

I have had inquiries made of the trade organisations concerned and find no evidence of any general shortage of women's shoes in the smaller sizes. It should be possible to fill any local shortages from manufacturers' and distributors' stocks, if retailers will approach them.