§ Lieutenant W. Shepherdasked the Minister of Food if, in view of the improved oils and, fats position, he will now announce the end of soap rationing.
§ Sir B. SmithI am afraid the hon. Member has been misinformed about the 107W oils and fats position. There is, I am sorry to say, no prospect of my being able to bring the soap rationing scheme to an end at an early date
§ Mrs. Castleasked the Minister of Food if he will make an extra issue of soap next month, in order to enable housewives to do their spring cleaning.
§ Sir B. SmithI am afraid that the shortage of raw materials rules out any increase in the soap ration for spring cleaning.