I, SEÁN F. LEMASS, Minister for Industry and Commerce, in exercise of the powers conferred on me by Article 31 of the Emergency Powers Order, 1939 (S. R. & O. No. 224 of 1939), as amended by the Emergency Powers (No. 173) Order, 1942 (S. R. & O. No. 166 of 1942) (which Orders are continued in force by the Supplies and Services (Temporary Provisions) Act, 1946 (No. 22 of 1946)) and of every and any other power me in this behalf enabling, hereby order as follows :—

1 Short title

1. This Order may be cited as the Cloth, Clothing and Knitting Wool (Maximum Prices) Order, 1947.

2 Interpretation generally

2.—(1) In this Order—

the expression "the Minister" means the Minister for Industry and Commerce ;

the word "manufacturer" means a person who manufactures or produces partly or wholly any controlled article or any person for whose account any manufacturer or producer manufactures or produces partly or wholly under any set of conditions any controlled article ;

the words "importer," "wholesaler," and "retailer," shall have the meanings customarily attached to them in the course of trade in the controlled articles ;

the words "wholesale" and "retail," and the expressions "sell by wholesale," and "sell by retail," shall have the meanings customarily attached to them in the course of trade in the controlled articles ;

the expression "knitting wool" shall include knitting yarn, mending wool or yarn, synthetic or fibre knitting yarn and artificial silk knitting yarn (crépe or floss) but shall not include Angora knitting wool ;

the expression "controlled article" means (a) any article of wearing apparel or clothing or of cloth suitable for use as or for the manufacture of wearing apparel or clothing mentioned in the Schedule to this Order, and which is subject to any of the provisions of this Order, or (b) any knitting wool, or (c) any article set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at any reference number ;

the expression "the appointed day" means the 20th day of October, 1947 ;

the expression "specified retail price article" means any article which was manufactured or produced in the State and is sold by a manufacturer on or after the appointed day ;

the expression "marginal retail price article" means any article which is imported on or after the appointed day ;

the expression "authorised officer" means—

(i) any officer of Customs and Excise ;

(ii) any member of the Gárda Síochána ;

(iii) any person who is an authorised officer for the purposes of the Emergency Powers (General Rationing Provisions) Order, 1944 (S. R. & O. No. 130 of 1944).

(2) In this Order references to selling shall be construed as including references to agreeing or offering to sell or to inviting an offer to buy.

(3) A reference in this Order to the appropriate manufacturer's price of an article, to the price paid by the retailer to an importer or wholesaler of an article or to the cost to the retailer or the original importer of an article, shall—

(a) in the case of knitting wool not on mending cards be construed as a reference to that price or cost per lb. of such knitting wool, and

(b) in the case of knitting wool on mending cards be construed as a reference to that price or cost per gross of such mending cards.

3 Appropriate manufacturer's prices for specified retail price articles

3. For the purposes of this Order, the appropriate manufacturer's price for any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto shall be—

(a) in the case of any manufacturer who has an arrangement with the Minister for the control of prices and profits, a price not exceeding a price determined in accordance with such arrangement, or

(b) in the case of any manufacturer to whom directions in regard to prices have been given by the Minister, a price fixed in accordance with such directions, or

(c) in the case of any other manufacturer, the price current and fixed by such manufacturer from time to time during the period between the appointed day and a date on which such manufacturer shall enter into a price arrangement with the Minister for the control of prices and profits.

4 Appropriate wholesale prices for controlled articles

4.—(1) For the purposes of this Order, the appropriate wholesale price of any specified retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at any reference number shall be the sum of—

(a) the appropriate manufacturer's price of such article, and

(b) a percentage of such price not exceeding the wholesaler's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (3) of the said Schedule at the said reference number.

(2) For the purposes of this Order, the appropriate wholesale price of any marginal retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at any reference number shall be the amount of—

(a) the cost to the original importer of the article, and

(b) a percentage of such cost not exceeding the wholesaler's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (3) of the said Schedule at the said reference number.

5 Specified retail prices and marginal retail prices

5.—(1) For the purposes of this Order, the specified retail price of any specified retail price article of a description set out in column(2) of the Schedule hereto at any reference number shall be a price not exceeding—

(a) in case a wholesaler's margin is allowed under Article 13 of this Order, a price calculated by adding to the appropriate manufacturer's price of such article a percentage of such manufacturer's price not exceeding the wholesaler's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (3) of the said Schedule at the said reference number and by adding to the sum thus obtained a percentage not exceeding the retailer's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (4) of the said Schedule at the said reference number,

(b) in any other case, the sum of the appropriate manufacturer's price of such article and a percentage of such price not exceeding the retailer's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (4) of the said Schedule at the said reference number.

(2) For the purposes of this Order, the marginal retail price of a marginal retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at any reference number shall be a price not exceeding—

(a) in case the article is one in respect of which the retailer is entitled to a wholesaler's margin under Article 13 of this Order, a price calculated by adding to the sum of—

(i) the cost of the article to the retailer and

(ii) a percentage of such cost not exceeding the wholesaler's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (3) of the said Schedule at the said reference number,a percentage of such sum not exceeding the retailer's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (4) of the said Schedule at the said reference number,

(b) in any other case, the sum of—

(i) the cost of the article to the retailer, and

(ii) a percentage of the said cost not exceeding the retailer's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (4) of the said Schedule at the said reference number.

(3) In dividing the specified retail price or the marginal retail price of knitting wool per lb. by sixteen in order to express that price in terms of single ounces, any fraction of one half-penny shall be taken to be one half-penny.

(4) In dividing the specified retail price or the marginal retail price of knitting wool on mending cards per gross by one hundred and forty-four in order to express that price in terms of single mending cards, any fraction of one farthing shall be taken to be one farthing.

(5) Subject to the provisions of Sections (3) and (4) of this Article, in making any calculation for the purposes of this Order any fraction of a penny shall be taken to be one penny.

6 Non-Application of Articles, 7, 8 and 9 to certain articles

6. Articles 7, 8 and 9 of this Order shall not apply to—

(a) any article of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at any reference number if—

(i) there is an amount set out in column (5) of the said Schedule at the said reference number ;

(ii) the specified retail price or the marginal retail price of the article exceeds the said amount.

7 Obligations of manufacturers as regards specified retail price articles

7.—(1) On and after the appointed day no manufacturer shall sell any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at a price exceeding the appropriate manufacturer's price of such article.

(2) On and after the appointed day no manufacturer shall sell any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto unless there is marked on the article or on a suitable label affixed thereto the specified retail price of the article.

8 Obligations of wholesalers as regards controlled articles

8.—(1) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by wholesale any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at a price exceeding the appropriate wholesale price for that article.

(2) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by wholesale any marginal retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at a price exceeding the appropriate wholesale price for that article.

(3) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by wholesale any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto unless there is marked on the article or on a suitable label affixed thereto the specified retail price of the article.

(4) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by wholesale any marginal retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto unless there is indicated on every quotation, estimate, invoice or other document used in connection with the sale, the marginal retail price of the article.

9 Obligations of retailers as regards controlled articles

9.—(1) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by retail any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at a price exceeding the specified retail price for the article.

(2) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by retail any marginal retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto at a price exceeding the appropriate marginal retail price of the article.

(3) On and after the appointed day no person shall sell by retail any specified retail price article which is of a description set out in column (2) of the Schedule hereto unless there is marked on the article or on a suitable label affixed thereto the specified retail price of the article.

10 Discounts

10. The provisions of this Order shall not operate to exclude or prevent the allowance or payment of cash discounts and references to appropriate manufacturer's prices and appropriate wholesale prices shall be taken to mean the prices calculated in accordance with the provisions of the Order before making any deductions for cash discounts, provided, however, that, on and after the appointed day the discount to be allowed under any set of conditions in respect of any controlled article to any person shall not exceed, as a percentage of the said appropriate manufacturer's price or appropriate wholesale price, the discount which was allowed on such controlled article to such person under the same set of conditions in respect of any transactions during the year ended 31st March, 1943.

11 Sales by wholesalers to other wholesalers

11. The provisions of this Order shall not operate to prevent any person from selling by wholesale any controlled article to another person for the purpose of re-sale by wholesale, subject to the provisions of the Order in regard to the price of such controlled article, provided always, however, that no such sale shall be made on terms that the wholesale price of any controlled article shall include provisions for more than one wholesaler's margin or that the specified retail price or the marginal retail price of any controlled article shall include provision for more than one wholesaler's margin and one retailer's margin, both calculated in accordance with the provisions of this Order.

12 Effect of directions by the Minister

12. Where a direction is given by the Minister in respect of any particular person or group of persons or in respect to any particular controlled article or group of controlled articles, the provisions of this Order shall, if and in so far as they are inconsistent with such direction, have effect subject to such direction.

13 Persons entitled to wholesaler's margins

13.—(1) Any person who, in respect of any controlled article under any set of conditions, enjoyed the benefit of a wholesaler's margin on or before the 1st day of January, 1943, shall continue to secure the benefit of such wholesaler's margin on such article under the same set of conditions.

(2) Any person who claims the benefit of a wholesaler's margin and who did not enjoy the benefit of such wholesaler's margin on or before the 1st day of January, 1943, may apply to the Minister for a licence authorising him to secure the benefit of a wholesaler's margin and the Minister may, in his discretion, grant or refuse such application, and where he grants the application, attach to the licence granted any conditions which he considers proper.

(3) Where a licence is granted under this Article, the licensee shall secure the benefit of the wholesaler's margin specified in the licence but such licensee shall comply with every (if any) condition attached to the licence.

(4) Save as provided by this Article, a person shall not, on or after the appointed day, benefit from a wholesaler's margin on any controlled article under any set of conditions.

14 Removal of price marks from specified retail price articles

14. No person engaged in the business of selling any specified retail price article, the specified retail price of which is marked thereon or on a label affixed thereto, shall remove, alter, deface or destroy the price mark, on such article or on the label affixed thereto.

15 Inspection, etc

15. Every person who carries on or is employed in connection with the business of selling any controlled article is hereby required from time to time—

(a) to produce, at the request of an authorised officer, to such authorised officer any books or documents relating to theimportation, acquisition (including purchase), disposal (including sale) or use of any controlled article which are in his power, possession or procurement, to permit such authorised officer to inspect and take extracts from such books or documents, and give to such authorised officer any information, which such authorised officer may reasonably require with regard to any entries in such books or documents ;

(b) to afford to an authorised officer all reasonable facilities for the inspection and measurement of any stocks of controlled articles held by such first-mentioned person ;

(c) to give to any authorised officer any information, which such authorised officer may reasonably require, in regard to the importation, acquisition (including purchase) disposal (including sale) or use of any controlled article'

16 Restriction of application of Certain Orders

16. The Emergency Powers (Cloth and Clothing) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1943 (S. R. & O. No. 170 of 1943) (as amended by the Emergency Powers (Cloth and Clothing) (Maximum Prices) (First Amendment) Order, 1943 (S. R. & O. No. 333 of 1943), and the Emergency Powers (Cloth and Clothing) (Maximum Prices) (Second Amendment) Order, 1944 (S. R. & O. No. 265 of 1944), the Emergency Powers (Cloth and Clothing) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945 (S. R. & O. No. 247 of 1945), and the Cloth, Clothing and Knitting Wool (Maximum Prices) Order, 1946 ( S. R. & O. No. 381 of 1946 )) shall not apply to a controlled article.

SCHEDULE.

PART I.—PIECE GOODS.

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
1	Piece goods whether wholly or partly woven, knitted, netted or crocheted which are made wholly or mainly of any textile other than jute, hemp, sisal or asbestos, but excluding tinsel, velvet, trimming lace, bias binding millinery veiling and ribbons not exceeding 18 inches in width and in pieces not exceeding 18 yards in length.	17½%	25%	—

PART II.—MEN'S AND BOYS' WEARING APPAREL.

Apron, with or without bib, warehouse-men's, shop assistants' and professional overall coat, artist's smock, painter's coat or jacket, or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall).

15%

25%

—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
3	Bathing costume, trunks or drawers	15%	25%	—
4	Bib and brace overall	15%	25%	—
5	Blazer (boys')	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.
6	Cap (excluding boys')	15%	25%	—
7	Cap (boys')	15%	25%	—
8	Cape of proofed material	15%	25%	—
9	Cardigan, jumper, bed-jacket, pullover, sweater, jersey or like garment (excluding boys').	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.
10	Cardigan, jumper, bed-jacket, pullover, sweater or like garment (excluding jersey) (boys').	15%	25%	—
11	Cassock, academic gown or like garment	15%	25%	—
12	Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, sleeved waistcoat, blazer, jerkin or like garment (excluding boys').	15%	25%	£6 6s. 0d.

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
13	Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, jerkin or like garment (excluding blazer) (boys').	15%	25%	—
14	Collar, cuffs, shirt front, cuffs with sleeves.	15%	25%	—
15	Combinations	15%	25%	—
16	Dressing gown or like garment	15%	25%	—
17	Dungaree, boiler suit or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall).	15%	25%	—
18	Gymnasium tunic	15%	25%	—
19	Handkerchief	15%	25%	—
20	Jersey (boys')	15%	25%	—
21	Jersey suit (boys')	15%	25%	—
22	Knickers (boys')	15%	25%	—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
23	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (excluding boys').	15%	25%	—
24	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 000-2	15%	25%	—
24a	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 3-9.	15%	25%	—
24b	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 10-13.	15%	25%	—
25	Pull-ups of proofed material	15%	25%	—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
26	Pyjama suit	15%	25%	—
27	Raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material (excluding boys').	15%	25%	—
28	Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material. Length, 22"-38".	15%	25%	—
28a	Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof or like garment of proofed material. Lengths, 38"-42".	15%	25%	—
29	Scarf or sash	15%	25%	—
30	Shirt, tennis shirt with two collars or night shirt.	15%	25%	£1 15s. 0d.
31	Boys' shirt, tennis shirt, shirt with two collars or night shirt.	15%	25%	—
32	Shorts, knickers or like garment	15%	25%	—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
33	Socks, ankle socks, knee protector or warmer or bed socks.	15%	25%	—
34	Stockings or ¾ hose	15%	25%	—
35	Stockings (boys')	15%	25%	—
36	Suit (two or three-piece) (excluding boys' and youths').	15%	25%	—
37	Boys' suit, sizes 000-2	15%	25%	—
37a	Boys' suit, sizes 3 to 9	15%	25%	—
38	Youth's suit, sizes 10 to 13	15%	25%	—
39	Trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, slacks, or like garment.	15%	25%	—
40	Underpants, trunks, drawers or like garment (excluding boys').	15%	25%	—
41	Underpants, trunks, drawers, or like garment (boys').	15%	25%	—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
42	Undervest, singlet, or like garment (excluding boys').	15%	25%	—
43	Undervest, singlet or like garment (boys').	15%	25%	—
44	Waistcoat (sleeveless)	15%	25%	—

PART III.—WOMEN'S AND GIRLS' WEARING APPAREL.

45	Apron, with or without bib, pinarette, artists' smock or like garment.	15%	25%	—
46	Armlet	15%	25%	—
47	Bathing costume	15%	25%	—
48	Beach skirt	15%	25%	—
49	Bed Jacket	15%	25%	—
50	Bib and Brace	15%	25%	—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
51	Blazer (excluding girls')	15%	25%	—
52	Blazer (girls')	15%	25%	—
53	Blouse, Blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (excluding girls').	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.
54	Blouse, blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (girls').	15%	25%	—
55	Bolero, short jacket, coatee or like garment.	15%	25%	£5 5s Od.
56	Camiknickers	15%	25%	—
57	Camisole	15%	25%	—
58	Cape of any proofed material	15%	25%	—
59	Cap (maids')	15%	25%	—
60	Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, lumber jacket, or like garment (excluding girls').	15%	25%	£5 5s. Od.

SCHEDULE—continued

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
61	Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, lumber jacket, or like garment (girls').	15%	25%	—
62	Coat (short length), including swagger and jigger, jacket, tunic, sleeved waistcoat or like garment.	15%	25%	£5 5s. 0d.
63	Coat (warehouse, shop or professional overall coat or like garment).	15%	25%	—
64	Combinations	15%	25%	—
65	Corset, Corselette, Brassiere and like garment.	15%	25%	£2 10s. 0d.
66	Costume (jacket and skirt) not made of knitted fabric or wholly or mainly knitted, netted or crocheted.	15%	25%	£15 15s. 0d.
67	Dress, frock, gown, jumper suit, or like garment.	15%	25%	£5 5s. 0d.

SCHEDULE—continued

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
68	Dressing gown, housecoat, dressing jacket, wrap or like garment.	15%	25%	£3 3s. 0d.
69	Gymnasium tunic	15%	25%	—
70	Handkerchief	15%	25%	—
71	Kilt	15%	25%	—
72	Knickers, French knickers, trunks, Briefs, panties and like garment.	15%	25%	£1 5s. 0d.
73	Knickers (hiking)	15%	25%	—
74	Lingerie set	15%	25%	£3 3s. 0d.
75	Nightdress, chemise or like garment (excluding girls').	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.
76	Nightdress, chemise or like garment (girls').	15%	25%	—
77	Overall, smock or like garment	15%	25%	—

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
78	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (excluding girls').	15%	25%	£15 15s. 0d.
79	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 16" to 22".	15%	25%	—
79a	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 24" to 36".	15%	25%	—
79b	Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 39" to 42".	15%	25%	—
80	Petticoat, slip or like garment	15%	25%	—
81	Pull-ups of any proofed material	15%	25%	—
82	Pyjama suit	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
83	Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (excluding girls').	15%	25%	—
84	Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls'). Length, 22" to 36".	15%	25%	—
84a	Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls'). Length, 38" to 42".	15%	25%	—
85	Scarf or sash	15%	25%	—
86	Shawl	15%	25%	—
87	Shirt, shirt with collar permanently attached, shorts with top, tennis shirt or like garment.	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.
88	Shorts	15%	25%	—
89	Skirt, divided skirt, skirt on bodice or like garment.	15%	25%	£3 3s. 0d.

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
90	Slacks, trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, or like garment.	15%	25%	£3 3s. 0d.
91	Slip	15%	25%	£2 2s. 0d.
92	Socks, ankle socks or bed socks	15%	25%	—
93	Stockings (full length)	15%	25%	—
94	Stockings ¾ hose	15%	25%	—
95	Undervest or like garment (excluding girls').	15%	25%	—
96	Undervest or like garment (girls')	15%	25%	—
97	Veil, confirmation veil or like garment	15%	25%	—

PART IV—WEARING APPAREL FOR INFANTS

98	Barra	15%	25%	—
99	Bib, feeder or apron	15%	25%	—

SCHEDULE—continued

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(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
100	Binder, wrapper or body-belt	15%	25%	—
101	Blazer, jacket or like garment	15%	25%	—
102	Bodice or vest	15%	25%	—
103	Bonnet, cap or hat	15%	25%	—
104	Breechettes	15%	25%	—
105	Buster Suit	15%	25%	—
106	Cape or cloak of any proofed material	15%	25%	—
107	Cardigan, jersey, jumper, blouse, blousette, short cape, matinée jacket or coat, or like garment.	15%	25%	—
108	Christening robe	15%	25%	—
109	Coat, hat and pull-ups (three-piece)	15%	25%	£5 5s. 0d.
110	Combinations	15%	25%	—
111	Dress, frock, gown or like garment	15%	25%	—

SCHEDULE—continued

Ref. No.	Description of Article	Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article	Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article	Retail Price above which Articles 7, 8 and 9 do not by virtue of Article 6 apply
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
112	Dressing gown, baby bag, one-piece shelter suit or like garment.	15%	25%	—
113	Frock and knicker set	15%	25%	—
114	Gaiters or pull-ups	15%	25%	—
115	Handkerchief	15%	25%	—
116	Kilt on bodice	15%	25%	—
117	Knickers for outer wear, pilch or pilch knickers, knickers, trunks or like garment.	15%	25%	—
118	Leggings with feet	15%	25%	—
119	Napkin	15%	25%	—
120	Overall (cords at ankle and waist)	15%	25%	—
121	Overall, pinafore, sun suit, romper or romper suit or like garment.	15%	25%	—
122	Overcoat, raincoat, mackintosh cape or like garment.	15%	25%	—

SCHEDULE—continued

Ref. No.	Description of Article	Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article	Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article	Retail Price above which Articles 7, 8 and 9 do not by virtue of Article 6 apply
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
123	Pantettes	15%	25%	—
124	Petticoat	15%	25%	—
125	Pram set (3-piece)	15%	25%	—
126	Pyjama suit, sleeping suit, nightdress, or like garment.	15%	25%	—
127	Scarf or sash	15%	25%	—
128	Shawl	15%	25%	—
129	Skirt, skirt on bodice or straps	15%	25%	—
130	Socks, ankle socks or knitted bootees	15%	25%	—
131	Stockings or ¾-hose	15%	25%	—
132	Suit (Jersey)	15%	25%	—

PART V.—OTHER ARTICLES.

Ref. No.	Description of Article	Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price or Importer's cost appropriate to Article	Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of cost to Retailer appropriate to Article	Retail Price above which Articles 7, 8 and 9 do not by virtue of Article 6 apply
(1)	(2)	(3)	(4)	(5)
133	Blankets	15%	25%	—
134	Sheets, Pillow Cases and Towels	15%	25%	—
135	Knitting Wool Not on Mending Cards.	15%	23%	—
136	Knitting Wool On Mending Cards.	22%	45%	—

GIVEN under my Official Seal this 2nd day of October, 1947.

(Signed) SEÁN F. LEMASS,

Minister for Industry and Commerce.