HC Deb 16 June 1952 vol 502 cc749-50
1. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Food if he will inquire into the new process of producing margarine with similar characteristics as butter by using the same fats and oils used in making the conventional margarine, details of which have been sent him.

The Minister of Food (Major Lloyd George)

I have made inquiries and I understand that leading United Kingdom margarine manufacturers are well acquainted with this process.

Mr. Dodds

In view of the fact that the Minister has said that butter is likely to become a luxury, will he do all he can to encourage the process in this country?

Major Lloyd George

Yes, I most certainly will. This has also been very closely examined by the manufacturers in this country and I am told that there are certain characteristics which make it not too palatable to British tastes, but they are following up the matter very closely.