§ Mr. Hollisasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware that the allocation of soap to grocers on the basis of soap coupons returned inflicts hardship on districts where the population is increasing, as it prevents the grocers in such districts from increasing their supplies of soap and thus compels the inhabitants of those districts to travel considerable distances to buy soap; and if he will reconsider this method of allocation.
§ Mr. StracheyThe present method of allocating soap takes into account increases in population and thus provides additional supplies in areas where the population is increasing.