HC Deb 04 May 1950 vol 474 cc239-40W
Squadron-Leader A. E. Cooper

asked the President of the Board of Trade if the needs of the paint, linoleum and printing ink industries for the months of January, February, March and April, 1950, for glycerine have been adequately met; and if he will consider abandoning the present method of allocation which is both cumbersome and costly.

Mr. Bottomley

Due to the shortage of glycerine, which is a by-product of soap manufacture, it has not been possible to meet in full the requirements of the industries in question, and so long as this shortage persists it will be necessary to continue the allocation of available supplies.