HC Deb 15 May 1950 vol 475 c843
38. Sir W. Darling

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware of a considerable demand for an alternative bread to standard loaf; and if he will allow bakers to meet this demand where it exists.

Mr. Webb

The present Order already provides for the manufacture of several alternatives to the national loaf.

Sir W. Darling

Is the Minister aware that the "several alternatives" are very limited and that in most instances they amount to only one, and that is somewhat restricted?

Mr. Webb

Offhand, I should say that there are about 20 to 30 different varieties.

Lieut.-Colonel Sir Thomas Moore

Is the Minister aware that flour millers are confident that they could produce a white loaf cheaper and better than the standard loaf today? Has he consulted any flour miller on this question?

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