§ 56. Mr. Sidney Shephardasked the Minister of Food if he is aware that many soap substitutes in the form of powders are highly injurious to clothing; and what steps he proposes to take to enforce his regulations governing the composition of them.
§ Mr. StracheyThe formulas for soap substitutes are very carefully examined. If the hon. Member has reason to think that any particular product does not conform to the approved formula, and will send me details, I shall be glad to look into it.
§ Mr. ShephardIt is not possible for me to send details, but is it not a well known fact that many of these soap substitutes are thoroughly unsatisfactory? In order to obviate the use of them, what are the chances of getting an increased soap ration?
§ Mr. StracheyReverting to the hon. Member's Question, I can only say he must give particular examples.
§ Mr. ShephardWill the right hon. Gentleman answer the second part of my supplementary question? What are the chances of a bigger soap ration?
§ Mr. StracheyNo, Sir, the second part of the supplementary question does not arise and I cannot speculate on future ration changes.