§ 8. Mr. F. Noel-Bakerasked the Minister of Food whether he is satisfied that the allocation of soap in Brentford and Chiswick is now sufficient to meet the ration entitlement of consumers in this borough, in view of renewed complaints since January.
§ Mr. StracheySupplies are sufficient to meet the ration at present. But I am closely watching the effect of the present emergency.
§ Mr. Noel-BakerWill my right hon. Friend also bear in mind complaints of housewives that they are not able to get sufficient varieties of soap?
§ Mr. Martin LindsayIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the complaints are not only coming from Brentford and Chiswick, but from all parts of the country?
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir, but there are distribution difficulties, as well as supply difficulties.
§ Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas MooreIs the allocation sufficient to meet the ration entitlement everywhere?
§ Mr. StracheyYes, Sir.
§ 14. Mr. Norman Bowerasked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the disabilities under which laundries are now labouring, and the length of time it is taking them to return washing, he will allow housewives an additional ration of soap, to help them to tide over the present emergency.
§ Mr. StracheySupplies of soap are only just sufficient to meet the present ration, so I am afraid there is no chance of giving a bonus.