HC Deb 20 May 1976 vol 911 cc702-3W
Mr. Mayhew

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what contacts his Department has had with trade organisations about the development of substitutes for sperm oil; and when he expects satisfactory substitutes to be available.

Mr. Alan Williams

My Department is sponsoring a study by the British Leather Manufacturers' Research Association into the utilisation of sperm oil by the leather industry and the evaluation of available alternatives. This study is proceeding and should be completed later this year.

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