asked the President of the Board of Trade the present position regarding the supply of glycerine to chemists' shops.

Retail chemists draw their glycerine from wholesale chemists who are allocated supplies on the basis of the amount which they received during 1945, plus a current increase of 10 per cent.

Is the Minister aware that many people are experiencing great difficulty in obtaining glycerine, and will be give the matter his further consideration?

I am afraid that, in view of the shortage of oils and fats, that is all the glycerine that is available.

Are we not exporting a great deal?

I think not.