HC Deb 30 June 1948 vol 452 c2209
47. Mr. Assheton

asked the Minister of Food whether he will take steps to remove the ban on wrapping bread.

Dr. Summerskill

The ban only relates to wrapping by machine in specially prepared paper, and must still be retained because waxed paper is scarce. There is nothing to prevent bread being wrapped in ordinary paper at the time of sale, and I should encourage the practice, so far as supplies permit.

Mr. Assheton

Is the hon. Lady hopeful that the ban on the other kinds of wrapping will soon be removed?

Dr. Summerskill

Paraffin wax is needed for wax wrapping, and that means dollar expenditure. I am hoping that there will be more of the other paper very soon.