HC Deb 24 February 1915 vol 70 cc254-5
18. Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in spite of the prohibition of the export of edible tallow, allowing non-edible to be exported, a quantity goes to Holland and is made edible by a simple process of refining, the only result being that the English soapmaker is deprived of his raw material; and whether he will stop the export of all grades?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I think the hon. Member must be misinformed. The export of animal tallow is prohibited to all destinations except under licence, and I understand that this prohibition is held to cover non-edible as well as edible tallow.

Mr. JOYNSON-HICKS

Is it not a fact that non-edible tallow goes out under licence?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I should have to make inquiries about that question.