HC Deb 29 March 1950 vol 473 c40W
67. Mr. W. Hudson

asked the Minister of Food whether, since the domestic margarine ration is not being fully taken up, he will divert some fats to manufacturers of soap.

Mr. Webb

If any fat is not taken up on the ration, I think we ought to use it for increasing food manufacturers' allocations if possible, as we have done for fish friers and bakers recently—before we consider making soap with it. Nevertheless, as I told my hon. Friend the Member for West Ham, North (Mr. A Lewis) on 20th March, I am very keen to increase supplies of soap when I can.

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