HC Deb 14 August 1940 vol 364 c784
56. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware of the waste of waxed paper used for wrapping sliced loaves in Scotland; that this waste is resented among patriotic bakers there; and whether he will take steps to have this waste discontinued?

Mr. Boothby

Allegations that the wrapping and slicing of loaves lead to waste are already under detailed investigation.

Mr. Gibson

Will the Parliamentary Secretary consider the fact that the wrapping paper is made necessary only because of the practice of cutting the bread into slices; and is he aware that bakers would give up the practice if it were not for the attitude of the nominee of the milling combines?

Mr. Boothby

That is a point which we are investigating.