HC Deb 17 July 1946 vol 425 cc210-1W
112. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Food whether he will now arrange for an increased supply of soya beans to this country in view of their dietetic value and low cost, particularly for those who depend on soya products to replace meat, milk and animal fats.

Mr. Strachey

I am doing all I can to obtain increased supplies of soya beans, but the U.S.A. is at present virtually the only source of supply and I have not been able to purchase all I would have liked from there.