66. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Food whether arising out of the lifting by Canada of export and import controls on all fats and oils, which will enable over 100 million pounds of margarine to be manufactured, he will make every endeavour to purchase the maximum amount of margarine from this source with a view to increasing the weekly ration to the people throughout this country.
§ Dr. SummerskillIf Canada manufactures margarine it will probably be for home consumption only. In any case, it is doubtful whether we should have dollars to spare from our other purchases to buy margarine from that source.
Mr. De la BèreHow are we to suppose that Canada will supply this country with unlimited food, both bacon and margarine, when we are always to be told the story about dollars? Surely, food comes first. Why not use some tactful common sense?