HC Deb 14 July 1948 vol 453 c102W
57. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Food whether he will arrange for the importation of a supply of groundnut oil in view of the continued shortage of olive and other oils for which purpose it is suitable as a substitute.

Dr. Summerskill

We need all the groundnut oil we can get for rationed foods. We cannot spare any for use as salad oil; but I am glad to say that olive oil supplies should shortly be back to the prewar level.

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