§ 64. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Minister of Food what has been the increase in the price of stearine since 1st March, 1948; and to what factors this increase is attributable.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe price of imported Stearine has not been changed since September, 1947. The price of Stearic Acid was increased by £20 17s. 6d. per ton as from 1st February, 1948, on account of the increased cost of raw materials.