§ 11. Lieut. - Colonel Sir Cuthbert Headlamasked the Minister of Food whether he will state the approximate amount of soap supplied to the general public, as compared with the amount supplied to hospitals and institutions and other users on permit.
§ Dr. SummerskillAbout 213,000 tons per annum (in terms of hard soap) goes to the general public, and about 95,000 tons per annum to non-domestic users against permits.
§ Sir C. HeadlamWill the Parliamentary Secretary tell me why permit holders in the case of hospitals and institutions are not allowed to change their suppliers in the same way as private consumers?
§ Dr. SummerskillThat is another question, and perhaps the right hon. and gallant Member will put it down.