HC Deb 18 October 1944 vol 403 cc2373-4
57. Dr. Little

asked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the strong representations made to him by the Northern Ireland Ice Cream Association, he will reconsider his decision and allow the manufacture of ice cream to be resumed in Northern Ireland in the near future.

Colonel Llewellin

Not yet, Sir.

Dr. Little

Would my right hon. and gallant Friend consider whether the time has not come to abolish harmful substitutes and allow genuine ice cream to be manufactured?

Colonel Llewellin

The Order was made in order to save labour and transport, and as soon as I can see my way to abolish it, I intend to do so.

Mr. A. Edwards

Have not the conditions which led to the original decision now entirely changed?

Colonel Llewellin

The original decision was made long before I went to the Ministry of Food.