§ 60. Mr. Tinkerasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he has considered the information sent to him by the hon. Member for Leigh, to the effect that eggs are used at a West End hairdresser's for shampoo, as many as four at one shampoo; and will he have inquiries made, and take steps to put a stop to this waste of food?
Major Lloyd GeorgeAlthough I do not wish to say anything that might prejudice consideration of this matter by the courts, I consider that the use of fresh eggs at the present time for the purpose of shampoos would be an offence against the waste of food Order. Inquiries are being made into the particular case to which my hon. Friend refers.
§ Mr. TinkerWill the hon. and gallant Gentleman take some steps to prevent this going on. Statements in the paper of this kind cause people to wonder what is to happen when they are told to curtail their food?
Major Lloyd GeorgeThe hon. Member will realise that the shampooed and the shampooer are both committing an offence under the Defence Regulations.