HC Deb 14 February 1918 vol 103 cc283-4W
Mr. HOGGE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he proposes to commandeer all stocks of coco-nut oil, copra, palm oil, and palm kernels now being wasted in making soap?

Mr. CLYNES

The Food Controller has already taken possession of all seeds, nuts, kernels, oils, and fats in or to arrive in the United Kingdom. These commodities are allocated by the Ministry of Food in a strict order of priority, to which the manufacture of edible fats is given priority over soap-making.

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