§ 63. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Food if he will consider effecting a reduction in soap exports to the extent of 4,000 tons per annum and as a result provide for the infants' supplementary ration to be extended to children up to two years of age.
§ Dr. SummerskillOur exports of soap are already being kept at the lowest practicable level. They are for N.A.A.F.I. and for countries, chiefly in the British Commonwealth, dependent on us for supplies. The soap ration for young children has been maintained unchanged since 1942, in spite of successive reductions in the adult ration, and I regret that it is not possible to increase it at the present time.
§ 71. Mrs. Ganleyasked the Minister of Food whether soap may be tied to registration as unevenness of distribution is causing considerable difficulty to housewives.
§ Dr. SummerskillI would like to help the housewife but my hon. Friend's proposal is not practicable because many retailers do not stock all types of soap.