HC Deb 02 March 1949 vol 462 c364
57. Brigadier Peto

asked the Minister of Food the position with regard to the prospects of increasing the amount of diabetic chocolate which can be made available for sale by chemists and for which the demand is at present greater than the supply.

Mr. Strachey

I am afraid there is little prospect at present of obtaining additional supplies of Sorbitol, which is an essential ingredient in diabetic chocolate.

Brigadier Peto

Is the Ministry of the right hon. Gentleman or the Ministry of Health responsible for the restriction?

Mr. Strachey

I think we are responsible for the supply of ingredients.