Shrimps

26.

Sir Ian Fraser
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.

Mr. S. N. Evans
We will willingly consider any individual application on its merits.

Sir I. Fraser
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?

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

Mr. Harrison
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?