§ 77. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Food whether he is aware of the continued shortage of soap and soap powders in Newport, particularly in the shops of the Co-operative Society; and whether he will now increase the 1939 allocation, in view of the steady increase in population in this town.
§ Dr. SummerskillTraders' soap credits are based on their trade in 1945 and are 81W adjusted for subsequent population changes. We are keeping a close eye on the position in Newport.