HC Deb 19 January 1944 vol 396 cc171-2
53. Dr. Little

asked the Minister of Food whether, as there is sufficient milk in Northern Ireland to provide a fair supply of ice-cream, he will give permission under fixed regulations for the manufacture of ice-cream in Northern Ireland in the interests alike of manufacturers and consumers.

Colonel Llewellin

I regret that I cannot adopt my hon. Friend's suggestion at present. All milk in Northern Ireland is required for more essential foodstuffs than ice-cream.

Dr. Little

Is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that owing to the stoppage of the manufacture of ice-cream and the shortage of soft drinks young people are being driven wholesale into places where strong drink is sold, and I must protest against it?