§ 21. Commander Nobleasked the President of the Board of Trade the present position regarding the supply of glycerine to chemists' shops.
§ Sir S. CrippsRetail chemists draw their glycerine from wholesale chemists who are allocated supplies on the basis of the 2200 amount which they received during 1945, plus a current increase of 10 per cent.
§ Commander NobleIs the Minister aware that many people are experiencing great difficulty in obtaining glycerine, and will be give the matter his further consideration?
§ Sir S. CrippsI am afraid that, in view of the shortage of oils and fats, that is all the glycerine that is available.
§ Commander NobleAre we not exporting a great deal?
§ Sir S. CrippsI think not.