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Mr. Ross
asked the Secretary of State for Industry if he will list the uses of ambergris for which there is no known substitute.
Mr. Cryer
A derivative of ambergris is used in the perfumery industry as a fixative for delicate scents. Substitutes for ambergris are available, but the natural product is preferred by manufacturers of high quality perfumes.