asked the Minister of Food if he will allocate more butter or margarine for the preserving and potting of an increased quantity of Morecambe shrimps.

We will willingly consider any individual application on its merits.

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that this delicious food is full of protein and, since it will make a contribution to the variety of our food, will he be generous to the producers in this matter?

It is because we know that fact that we are quite willing to consider any application.

In his willingness to consider these applications will my hon. Friend also bear in mind the necessity of not granting too much margarine and butter to manufacturers while we have such short supplies of butter at home?