S.I. No. 381/1946 - Cloth, Clothing and Knitting Wool (Maximum Prices) Order, 1946.


STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS. 1946. No. 381.

CLOTH, CLOTHING AND KNITTING WOOL (MAXIMUM PRICES) ORDER, 1946.

ARRANGEMENT OF ARTICLES.

Article.

1. Short title.

2. Interpretation generally.

3. Hypothetical retail prices for specified retail price articles.

4. Hypothetical retail prices for marginal retail price articles.

5. Appropriate manufacturer's prices for specified retail price articles.

6. Appropriate wholesale prices for controlled articles.

7. Specified retail prices and marginal retail prices.

8. Non-application of Articles 9, 10 and 11 to certain articles.

9. Obligations of manufacturers as regards specified retail price articles.

10. Obligations of wholesalers as regards controlled articles.

11. Obligations of retailers as regards controlled articles.

12. Discounts.

13. Persons entitled to wholesaler's margins.

14. Sales by wholesalers to other wholesalers.

15. Effect of directions by the Minister.

16. Removal of price marks from specified retail price articles.

17. Inspection, etc.

18. Restriction of application of Certain Orders.

19. Revocation of Certain Orders.

STATUTORY RULES AND ORDERS.

1946. No. 381.

CLOTH, CLOTHING AND KNITTING WOOL (MAXIMUM PRICES) ORDER, 1946.

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, 1946.

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 atttched 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 fibro 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 First or Second Schedule to this Order, and which is subject to any of the provisions of this Order, or (b) any knitting wool ;

the expression " the appointed day " means the 1st day of January, 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) In determining for the purposes of this Order the specified retail price of a specified retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the First Schedule hereto at any reference number, if alternative retailer's margins are set out in column (4) of the said First Schedule at the said reference number, the retailer's margin appropriate to the article shall be determined in accordance with the provisions set out in the said column (4).

(4) In determining 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 Second Schedule hereto at any reference number, if alternative retailer's margins are set out in column (4) of the said Second Schedule at the said reference number, the retailer's margin appropriate to the article shall be determined in accordance with the provisions set out in the said column (4).

(5) 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 Hypothetical retail prices for specified retail price articles

3.—(1) Where, as respects any specified retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the First Schedule hereto, the retailer's margin is to be determined by reference to the hypothetical retail price, the hypothetical retail price of the article shall, for the purposes of such determination, be taken to be a price equal to—

(a) in case a wholesaler's margin is allowed under Article 13 of this Order, a price calculated by adding to the manufacturer's price for the article a percentage of suchmanufacturer's price equal to the appropriate wholesaler's percentage and by adding to the sum thus obtained a percentage equal to the appropriate retailer's percentage,

(b) in any other case, the sum of the manufacturer's price for the article and a percentage of such manufacturer's price equal to the appropriate retailer's percentage.

(2) In this Article, the following expressions when used in relation to a specified retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the First Schedule hereto at any reference number shall be construed as follows :—

(a) the expression " the appropriate wholesaler's percentage " shall mean the percentage set out in column (3) of the said First Schedule at the said reference number,

(b) the expression " the appropriate retailer's percentage " shall mean—

(i) in case two percentages are set out in column (4) of the said First Schedule at the said reference number, the lesser of the said percentages,

(ii) in any other case, the percentage set out in the said column, (4).

4 Hypothetical retail prices for marginal retail price articles

4.—(1) Where, as respects any marginal retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the Second Schedule hereto, the retailer's margin is to be determined by reference to the hypothetical retail price, the hypothetical retail price of the article shall, for the purposes of such determination, be taken to be a price equal to the sum of—

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

(b) the appropriate retailer's percentage of the said cost.

(2) In this Article, the following expressions when used in relation to the marginal retail price article of a description set out in column (2) of the Second Schedule hereto at any reference number shall be construed as follows—

(a) the expression " the appropriate wholesaler's percentage " shall mean the percentage set out in column (3) of the said Second Schedule at the said reference number,

(b) the expression " the appropriate retailer's percentage " shall mean—

(i) in case two percentages are set out in column (4) of the said Second Schedule, at the said reference number, the lesser of the said percentages,

(ii) in any other case, the percentage set out in the said column (4).

5 Appropriate manufacturer's prices for specified retail price articles

5. 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 First 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.

6 Appropriate wholesale price for controlled articles

6.—(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 First 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 First 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 Second 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 Second Schedule at the said reference number.

7 Specified retail prices and marginal retail prices

7.—(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 First 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 First Schedule at the said reference number and by adding to the sum thus obtained a percentagenot exceeding the retailer's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (4) of the said First 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 First 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 Second 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 Second 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 Second Schedule at the said reference number,

(b) in any other case, the sum of—

(i) the price paid by the retailer to an importer or a wholesaler for the article, and

(ii) a percentage of the said price not exceeding the retailer's margin, appropriate to the article, mentioned in column (4) of the said Second 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.

8 Non-Application of Articles, 9, 10 and 11 to certain articles

8. Articles 9, 10 and 11 of this Order shall not apply to —

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

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

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

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

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

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

9 Obligations of manufacturers as regards specified retail price articles

9.—(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 First 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 First Schedule hereto unless there is marked on the article or on a suitable label affixed thereto the specified retail price of the article.

10 Obligations of wholesalers as regards controlled articles

10.—(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 First 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 Second 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 First Schedule hereto unless there is marked on the article or on a suitable label affixed thereto the specified retail price of the article.

11 Obligation of retailers as regards controlled articles

11.—(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 First 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 setout in column (2) of the Second 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 First Schedule hereto unless there is marked on the article or on a suitable label affixed thereto the specified retail price of the article.

12 Discounts

12. 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.

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 Sales by wholesalers to other wholesalers

14. 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 provision 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.

15 Effect of directions by the Minister

15. 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.

16 Removal of price marks from specified retail price articles

16. 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.

17 Inspection, etc

17. 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 the importation, 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.

18 Restriction of application of Certain Orders

18. 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) and the Emergency Powers (Cloth and Clothing) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945 (S. R. & O. No. 247 of 1945), shall not apply to a controlled article.

19 Revocation of Certain Orders

19. The Emergency Powers (Knitting Wool) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945 (S. R. & O. No. 5 of 1945), the Emergency Powers (Knitting Wool) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945 (Amendment No. 3) Order, 1946 (S. R. & O. No. 22 of 1946), the Emergency Powers (Knitting Wool) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945, (Amendment) (No. 4) Order, 1946 (S. R. & O. No. 70 of 1946), the Emergency Powers (Knitting Wool) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945 (Amendment) (No 5) Order, 1946 (S. R. & O. No. 110 of 1946) and the Emergency Powers (Knitting Wool) (Maximum Prices) Order, 1945 (Amendment) (No. 6) Order, 1946 (S. R. & O. No. 117 of 1946) are hereby revoked.

FIRST SCHEDULE

PART I.—PIECE GOODS.

Ref. No.

Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(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 years in length.

20%

30%

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

2

Apron, with or without bib, warehousemen's, shop assistants' and professional overall coat, artists' smock, painter's coat or jacket, or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 18/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 18/11, 30%.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

3

Bathing costume, trunks or drawers.

17½%

30%

4

Bib and brace overall.

17½%

27½%

5

Blazer (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

6

Cap (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 4/11, 27½%.

Where hypothethical retail price exceeds 4/11, 30%.

7

Cap (boys')

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/11, 30%.

8

Cape of proofed material.

17½%

Where hypothetical price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

9

Cardigan, jumper, bed-jacket, pull-over, sweater, jersey or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

30%

£2 2s. 0d.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

10

Cardigan, jumper , bed-jacket, pull- over, sweater or like garment (excluding jersey) (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 7/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 7/11, 30%.

11

Cassock, academic gown or like garment.

17½%

30%

12

Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, sleeved waistcoat, blazer, jerkin or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

£6 6s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 10s. 0d., 30%.

13

Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, jerkin or like garment (excluding blazer) (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £2 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £2 210s. 0d., 30%.

14

Collar, cuffs, shirt front, cuffs with short sleeves.

17½%

30%

15

Combinations.

17½%

30%

16

Dressing gown or like garment.

17½%

30%

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

17

Dungaree, boiler suit or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall).

17½%

27½%

18

Gymnasium tunic.

17½%

30%

19

Handkerchief.

17½%

30%

20

Jersey (boys').

17½%

27½%

21

Jersey suit (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 9/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 9/11, 30%

22

Knickers (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/-, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/-, 30%.

23

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £5 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £5 10s. 0d., 30%.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

24

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 000-2.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £2 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £2 10s. 0d., 30%.

24a

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 3-9.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 10s. 0d., 30%

24b

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, shower-proof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 10-13.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%

25

Pull-ups of proofed material

17½%

27½%

26

Pyjama suit

17½%

30%

27

Raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 0s. 0d., 27½%.

FIRST SCHEDULE—continued.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

28

Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material. Length, 22"-42".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 0s. 0d., 30%.

28a

Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material. Length, 38"-42".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 15s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 15s. 0d., 30%.

29

Scarf or sash

17½%

30%

30

Shirt, tennis shirt, shirt with two collars or night shirt.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 13/11, 27½%.

£1 15s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 13/11, 30%.

31

Boys' shirt, tennis shirt, shirt with two collars or night shirt.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

32

Shorts, knickers or like garment

17½%

27½%

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

33

Socks, ankle socks, knee protector or warmer or bed socks.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price excees 2/11, 30%.

34

Stockings or ¾ hose

17½%

30%

35

Stockings (boys')

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/6, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/6, 30%.

36

Suit (two or three-piece) (excluding boys' and youths').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £5 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £5 10s. 0d., 30%.

37

Boys' suit, sizes 000-2

17½%

27½%

37A

Boys' suit, sizes 3 to 9

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 10s. 0d., 30%.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's Price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

38

Youths' suit, sizes 10 to 13

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%.

39

Trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, slacks, or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £1 15s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £1 15s. 0d., 30%.

40

Underpants, trunks, drawers or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

41

Underpants, trunks, drawers or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

42

Undervest, singlet, or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

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Description of Article

Maximum Wholesaler's Margin as percentage of Manufacturer's Price appropriate to Article

Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Wholesaler's Price appropriate to Article

Specified Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not by virtue of Article 8, apply

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

43

Undervest, singlet or like garment (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

44

Waistcoat (sleeveless)

17½%

30%

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

45

Apron, with or without bib, pinarette, artists' smock or like garment.

17½%

30

46

Armlet

17½%

30%

47

Bathing costume

17½%

30%

48

Beach skirt.

17½%

30%

49

Bed jacket.

17½%

30%

50

Bib and Brace.

17½%

30%

51

Blazer (excluding girls').

17½%

30%

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(5)

52

Blazer (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

53

Blouse, Blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

54

Blouse, blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

55

Bolero, short jacket, coatee or like garment.

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

56

Camiknickers.

17½%

30%

57

Camisole.

17½%

30%

58

Cape of any proofed material.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

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(3)

(4)

(5)

59

Cap (maids').

17½%

30%

60

Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, lumber jacket or like garment (exlcuding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

£3 3s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

61

Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, lumber jacket, or like garment (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

62

Coat (short length), including swagger and jigger, jacket, tunic, sleeved waistcoat or like garment.

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

63

Coat (warehouse, shop or proessional overall coat or like garment).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 18/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 18/11, 30%.

64

Combinations.

17½%

30%

65

Corset, Corselette, Brassiere and like garment.

17½%

30%

£2 10s. 0d.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

66

Costume (jacket and skirt not made of knitted fabric or wholly or mainly knitted, netted or crocheted.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%

£15 15s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%.

67

Dress, frock, gown, jumper suit, or like garment.

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

68

Dressing gown, housecoat, dressing jacket, wrap or like garment.

17½%

30%

£3 3s. 0d.

69

Gymnasium tunic.

17½%

30%

70

Handkerchief.

17½%

30%

71

Kilt.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

72

Knickers, French knickers, turnks, Briefs, pantics and like garment.

17½%

30%

£1 5s. 0d.

73

Knickers (hiking).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

74

Lingerie set.

17½%

30%

£3 3s. 0d.

75

Nightdress, chemise or like garment (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 12/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 12/11, 30%.

76

Nightdress, chemise or like garment (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

77

Overall, smock or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

78

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

£15 15s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%.

79

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length 16" to 22".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £2 2s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £2 2s. 0d., 30%.

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(3)

(4)

(5)

79A

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length, 24" to 36".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 0s. 0d., 30%.

79B

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls'). Length 39" to 42".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 4s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail rice exceeds £4 4s. 0d., 30%.

80

Petticoat, slip or like garment.

17½%

30%

81

Pull-ups of any proofed material.

17½%

27 ½%

82

Pyjama suit.

17½%

30%

£2 2s. 0d.

83

Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material) excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 0s. 0d., 30%.

84

Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed materials (girls'). Length 22" to 36".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail rice exceeds £3 0s. 0d., 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

84A

Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls'). Length, 38" to 42".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 15s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 15s. 0d., 30%.

85

Scarf or sash.

17½%

30%

86

Shawl.

171/3%

30%

87

Shirt, shirt with collar permanently attached, shorts with top, tennis shirt or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

88

Shorts.

17½%

30%

89

Shirt, divided skirt, skirt on bodice or like garments.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £1 0s. 0d., 30%.

£3 3s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £1 0s. 0d., 30%.

90

Socks, ankle or bed socks.

17½%

30%

£3 3s. 0d.

91

Slip.

17½%

30%

92

Socks, ankle or bed socks.

17½%

30%

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

93

Stockings (full length).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

12/- per pair

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

94

Stockings ¾ hose.

17½%

30%

95

Undervest or like garment (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/-, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/-, 30%.

96

Undervest or like garment (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/-, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/-, 30%.

97

Veil, confirmation veil or like garment.

17½%

30%

PART IV.—WEARING APPAREL FOR INFANTS.

98

Barra.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical price exceeds 3/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

99

Bib, feeder or apron.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%.

100

Binder, wrapper or body-belt.

17½%

27½

101

Blazer, jacket or like garment.

17½%

30%

102

Bodice or vest.

17½%

27½%

103

Bonnet, cap or hat.

17½%

30%

104

Breechettes.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

105

Buster suit.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

106

Cape or cloak of any proofed material.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 9/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 9/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

107

Cardigan, jersey, jumper, blouse, blousette, short cape, matinee jacket or coat, or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

108

Christening robe.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

109

Coat, hat and pull-ups (three-piece).

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

110

Combinations.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

111

Dress, frock, gown or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

112

Dressing gown, baby bag, one-piece shelter suit or like garment.

17½%

30%

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

113

Frock and knicker set.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

114

Gaiters or pull-ups.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

115

Handkerchief.

17½%

30%

116

Kit on bodice.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

117

Knickers for outer wear, pilch or pilch knickers, knickers, trunks or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%.

118

Leggings with feet.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

119

Napkin.

17½%

27½%

120

Overall (cords at ankle and waist).

17½%

27½%

121

Overall, pinafore, sun suit, romper or romper suit or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

122

Overcoat, raincoat, mackintosh cape or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 12/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 12/11, 30%.

123

Pantettes.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%.

124

Petticoat.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

125

Pram set (3-piece).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 12/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 12/11, 30%.

126

Pyjama suit, sleeping suit, nightdress, or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

127

Scarf or sash.

17½%

30%

128

Shawl.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

129

Skirt, skirt on bodice or straps.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 4/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 4/11, 30%.

130

Socks, ankle socks or knitted bootees.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 1/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 1/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

131

Stockings or ¾-hose.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 1/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 1/11, 30%.

132

Suit (Jersey).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

PART V.—OTHER ARTICLES.

133

Blankets.

17½%

30%

134

Sheets, Pillow Cases and Towels.

17½%

30%

135

Knitting Wool.

17½%

23%

Not on Mending Cards.

136

Knitting Wool.

22%

45%

On Mending Cards.

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(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.

20%

30%

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

2

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

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 18/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 18/11, 30%.

3

Bathing costume, trunks, or drawers.

17½%

30%

4

Bib and brace overall.

17½%

27½%

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

5

Blazer (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%

6

Cap (excluding boys.)

17½%

Wher hypothetical retail price does not exceed 4/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 4/11, 30%

7

Cap (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/11,30%

8

Cape of any proofed material.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11,30%.

9

Cardigan, jumper, bed jacket, pullover, sweater, jersey, or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

30%

£2 2s. 0d.

10

Cardigan, jumper, bed jacket, pullover, sweater or like garment (excluding jersey) (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 7/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 7/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

11

Cassock, academic gown or like garment.

17½%

30%

12

Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, sleeved waistcoat, blazer, jerkin, or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

£6 6s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 10s, 0d., 30%.

13

Coat, jacket, shooting jacket, golf jacket, jerkin or like garment (excluding blazer) (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £2 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £2 10s, 0d., 30%.

14

Collar, cuffs, shirt front, cuffs with short sleeves.

17½%

30%

15

Combinations.

17½%

30%

16

Dressing gown or like garment.

17½%

30%

17

Dungaree. boiler suit or like garment (excluding bib and brace overall).

17½%

27½%

18

Gymnasium tunic.

17½%

30%

19

Handkerchief.

17½%

30%

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

20

Jersey (boys').

17½%

27½%

21

Jersey suit (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 9/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 9/11, 30%

22

Knickers (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/-, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/-, 30%

23

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material) (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £5 10s. 0d., 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £5 10s. 0d., 30%

24

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 000-2.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £2 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £2 10s. 0d., 30%.

24A

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 3-9.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

24B

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat, mackintosh, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material) (boys'). Boys' sizes, 10-13.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%.

25

Pull-ups of proofed material.

17½%

27½%

26

Pyjama suit.

17½%

30%

27

Raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 0s, 0d., 30%.

28

Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material. Length, 22"—38".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 0s. 0d., 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 0s. 0d., 30%

28A

Boys' raincoat, mackintosh, trench coat, showerproof coat or like garment of proofed material. Length, 38"-42".

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 15s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 15s. 0d., 30%.

29

Scarf or sash.

17½%

30%

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

30

Shirt, tennis shirt, shirt with two collars or night shirt.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 13/11, 27½%.

£1 15s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 13/11, 30%.

31

Boys' shirt, tennis shirt, shirt with two collars or night shirt.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

32

Short, knickers or like garment.

17½%

27½%

33

Socks, ankle socks, knee protector or warmer or bed socks.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%.

34

Stockings or ¾-hose.

17½%

30%

35

Stockings (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/6, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/6, 30%.

36

Suit (two or three-piece) (excluding boys' & youths').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £5 10s. 0d., 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £5 10s. 0d., 30%.

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

37

Boys' suit, sizes 000-2.

17½%

27½%

37A

Boys' suit, sizes 3 to 9.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 10s. 0d., 30%.

38

Youth's suit, sizes 10 to 13.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%.

39

Trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, slacks, or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £1 15s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £1 15s. 0d., 30%.

40

Underpants, trunks, drawers or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

41

Underpants, trunks, drawers or like garment (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

42

Undervest, singlet, or like garment (excluding boys').

17½%.

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

43

Undrevest, singlet, or like garment (boys').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

44

Waistcoat (sleeveless)

17½%

30%

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

45

Apron, with or without bib, pinarette, artists' smock or like garment.

17½%

30%

46

Armlet.

17½%

30%

47

Bathing Costume.

17½%

30%

48

Beach Skirt.

17½%

30%

49

Bed Jacket.

17½%

30%

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

50

Bib and brace.

17½%

30%

51

Blazer, (excluding girls').

17½%

30%

52

Blazer (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 18/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 18/11, 30%.

53

Blouse, blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (excluding girls's).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

54

Blouse, blousette, gymnasium blouse or like garment (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

55

Bolero, short jacket, coatee or like garment.

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

56

Camiknickers.

17½%

30%

57

Camisole.

17½%

30%

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(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

58

Cape of any proofed material

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

59

Cap (maids')

17½%

30%

60

Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, number jacket or like garment (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

£5 5s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

61

Cardigan, pullover, jumper, sweater, jersey, number jacket or like garment (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

62

Coat (short length), including swagger and jigger, jacket, tunic, sleeved waistcoat or like garment.

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

63

Coat (warehouse, shop or professional overall coat or like garment).

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 18/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 18/11, 30%.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

64

Combinations

17½%

30%

65

Corset, corselette, brossiere and like garment.

17½%

30%

£2 10s. 0d.

66

Costume (jacket and skirt), not made of knitted fabric or wholly or mainly knitted, netted or crocheted.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

£15 15s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 10s. 0d., 30%.

67

Dress, frock, gown, jumper suit, or like garment.

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

68

Dressing gown, house coat, dressing jacket, wrap or like garment.

17½%

30%

£3 3s. 0d.

69

Gymnasium tunic

17½%

30%

70

Handkerchief

17½%

30%

71

Kilt

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

72

Knickers, French knickers, trunks, briefs, panties and like garments.

17½%

30%

£ 5s. 0d.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

73

Knickers (hiking)

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

74

Lingeric set

17½%

30%

£3 3s. 0d.

75

Nightdress, chemise or like garment (excluding girls').

17½

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 12/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 12/11, 30%.

76

Nightdress, chemise or like garment (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

77

Overall, smock or like garment

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

78

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 10s. 0d., 27½%.

£15 15s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £ 10s. 0d., 30%.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

79

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £2 2s. 0d., 27½%.

Length 16" to 22"

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £2 2s. 0d., 30%.

79A

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Length 24" to 36".

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 0s. 0d., 30%.

79B

Overcoat or like garment (excluding raincoat or other coat of proofed material) (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £ 4 4s. 0d., 27½%.

Length 39" to 42".

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds ££4 4s. 0d., 30%.

80

Petticoat, slip or like garment

17½%

30%

81

Pull-ups of any proofed material

17½%

27½%

82

Pyjama suit

17½%

30%

£2 2s. 0d.

83

Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (excluding girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £4 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £4 0s. 0d., 30%.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

84

Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 0s. 0d., 27½%.

Length 22" to 36".

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 0s. 0d., 30%.

84A

Raincoat, mackintosh, cloak, trench coat or other overcoat of proofed material (girls').

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £3 15s. 0d., 27½%.

Length 38" to 42".

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £3 15s. 0d., 30%.

85

Scarf or sash

17½%

30%

86

Shawl

17½%

30%

87

Shirt, shirt with collar permanently attached, shorts with top, tennis shirt or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 10/11, 27½%.

£2 2s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 10/11, 30%.

88

Shorts

17½%

30%

89

Skirt, divided skirt, skirt on bodice or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed £1 0s. 0d., 27½%.

£3 3s. 0d.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds £1. 0s. 0d., 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

90

Slacks, trousers, breeches, jodhpurs, or like garment.

17½%

30%

£3 3s. 0d.

91

Slip

17½%

30%

£2 2s. 0d.

92

Socks, ankle socks or bed socks

17½%

30%

93

Stockings (full length)

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

94

Stockings ¾ hose

17½%

30%

95

Undervest or like garment (excluding girls')

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/-, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/-, 30%.

96

Undervest or like garment (girls')

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/-, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/-, 30%.

97

Veil, confirmation veil or like garment

17½%

30%

SECOND SCHEDULE.—continued.

PART IV.—WEARING APPAREL FOR INFANTS.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

98

Barra

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/11, 30%.

99

Bib, feeder or apron

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%

100

Binder, wrapper or body-belt

17½%

27½%

101

Blazer, jacket or like garment

17½%

30%

102

Bodice or vest

17½%

27½%

103

Bonnet, cap or hat

17½%

30%

104

Breechettes

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

105

Buster suit

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

106

Cape or cloak of any proofed material

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 9/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 9/11, 30%.

107

Cardigan, jersey, jumper, blouse, blousette, short cape, matinee jacket or coat, or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

108

Christening robe

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

109

Coat, hat and pull-ups (three-piece)

17½%

30%

£5 5s. 0d.

110

Combinations

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

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(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

111

Dress, frock, gown or like garment

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

112

Dressing gown, baby bag, one-piece shelter suit or like garment.

17½%

30%

113

Frock and knicket set

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

114

Gaiters or pull-ups

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

115

Handkerchief

17½%

30%

116

Kilt on bodice

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

117

Knickers for outer wear, pilch or pilch knickers, knickers, trunks, or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%.

118

Leggings with feet

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

119

Napkin

17½%

27½%

120

Overall (cords at ankle and waist).

17½%

27½%

121

Overall, pinafore, sun suit, romper or romper suit or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 6/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 6/11, 30%.

122

Overcoat, raincoat, mackintosh cape or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 12/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 12/11, 30%.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

123

Pantettes

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 2/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 2/11, 30%.

124

Petticoat

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 3/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 3/11, 30%.

125

Pram set (3-piece)

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 12/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 12/11, 30%.

126

Pyjama suit, sleeping suit, nightdress or like garment.

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceeds 5/11, 27½%.

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 5/11, 30%.

127

Scarf or sash

17½%

30%

128

Shawl

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 15/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 15/11, 30%.

SECOND SCHEDULE.—continued.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

129

Skirt, skirt on bodice or straps

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 4/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 4/11, 30%.

130

Socks, ankle socks or knitted bootees

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 1/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 1/11, 30%.

131

Stockings or ¾ hose

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 1/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 1/11, 30%.

132

Suit (jersey)

17½%

Where hypothetical retail price does not exceed 8/11, 27½%

Where hypothetical retail price exceeds 8/11, 30%.

SECOND SCHEDULE.—continued.

PART V.—OTHER ARTICLES.

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Maximum Retailer's Margin as percentage of Cost to Retailer appropriate to Article

Marginal Retail Price above which Articles 9, 10 and 11 do not, by virtue of Article 8, apply

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

133

Blankets

20%

40%

134

Sheets, Pillow Cases and Towels

21.25%

40%

135

Knitting Wool not on Mending Cards

17½%

23%

136

Knitting Wool on Mending Cards

22%

45%

GIVEN under my Official Seal this 19th day of December, 1946.

(Signed) SEÁN. F. LEMASS,

Minister for Industry and Commerce.