HC Deb 15 June 1948 vol 452 c32W
75. Mr. Awbery

asked the Minister of Food if he is aware of the dirty nature of the work of men delivering household coal, that the extra allowance of soap made to some of them is not sufficient to maintain the proper cleanliness of body and clothes; and if he will take steps to increase the ration.

Dr. Summerskill

I appreciate the difficulties of these men, but I am afraid that supplies of soap are insufficient to permit of any increase in their present allowance.