§ 57. Sir Adrian Baillieasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether, in view of the fact that there are ample supplies of cod-liver oil to meet all requirements including children and nursing and expectant mothers who have been evacuated, he can now say why the British suppliers are only supplying one- third of the normal requirements at a price which is double what it was two months ago?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydDeliveries of cod-liver oil through the trade have been somewhat reduced with the object of conserving stocks pending the completion of plans for safeguarding future supplies, but adequate quantities are available to meet all the requirements referred to by my hon. Friend. The rise in prices is less in this country than in others, and is due to increased cost of raw material and reduced turnover.