HC Deb 24 October 1945 vol 414 cc2012-3
55. Dr. Stephen Taylor

asked the Minister of Food if he will arrange for chimney sweeps engaged in private practice to receive an extra allocation of soap.

The Minister of Food (Sir Benjamin Smith)

Yes, Sir, as I am advised that on medical grounds an additional allowance of soap is desirable for chimney sweeps.

Lieut.-Commander Gurney Braithwaite

Could the Minister go a step further, and arrange for an extra allocation of soap to housewives, engaged in private practice, following the visit of the sweep?

Sir B. Smith

No, Sir.

Brigadier Peto

Will the Minister extend that privilege to those who handle coal from coal carts, and who get no extra soap?

Sir B. Smith

This allowance is granted on medical grounds, and the answer to that supplementary question is "No, Sir."

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