7. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Fuel and Power whether, in view of the poor quality of present-day supplies of paraffin, which result in the inefficient operation of incubators and brooders and the danger to stock from fumes and fires, he will allow petroleum distributors to market burning oils of better quality.
§ Mr. GaitskellI am prepared to consider proposals from the petroleum industry for the marketing of a better quality burning oil, provided this can be done without causing serious storage or supply difficulties.
Mr. De la BèreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the vital necessity to poultry producers of pure paraffin in order to maintain the poultry population, and might I say that his answer is an agreeable surprise and that all concerned, including myself, are grateful?