Butter (Rationing) (Hansard, 18 May 1949)

HC Deb 18 May 1949 vol 465 c431 431

§ 56. Mr. Boothby
asked the Minister of Food whether he will now de-ration butter, and allow it to find its own price.

§ Dr. Summerskill
No, Sir.

§ Mr. Boothby
Why not?

§ Dr. Summerskill
Because if we followed the advice of the hon. Gentleman butter would cost 3s. per pound, and there are a lot of people who cannot afford that price.

§ Mr. Scollan
Would not the yielding to this campaign for de-rationing butter in all probability lead to the same results that have followed the de-rationing of confectionery?