HC Deb 26 April 1950 vol 474 c98W
65. Colonel Ropner

asked the Minister of Food what proportion of the soap ration is actually being taken up; and what are the comparative percentages of margarine, cooking fats and butter being taken up against the full ration.

Mr. Webb

About 98 per cent. of the soap ration is being taken up. The corresponding estimates are about 90 per cent. for margarine and cooking fats and about 99 per cent. for butter.