§ 29. Mr. LEACHasked the Under-Secretary of State for Air whether he is now in a position to announce the result of the inter-departmental consultations on the use of margarine by the Forces; and, if not, when does he expect to be in such a position?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for AIR (Sir Philip Sassoon)As stated in the reply given yesterday to the hon. Member by my right hon. and gallant Friend the Secretary of State for War, this matter is still under consideration. I hope that a decision will be reached shortly.
§ Mr. LEACHDoes the right hon. Baronet realise how I hate to bother him on this subject, and will he save me the necessity of doing so any more by hurrying up these deliberations, so that we may have a very early decision?
§ Sir P. SASSOONAs far as I can I will do so, because I should hate the hon. Member to do violence to his feelings.
§ Mr. PALINGDo these consultations concern other foods, such as imported meat?
§ Sir P. SASSOONNo, Sir.