asked the Minister of Food what is his justification for putting the burden of the December increase of 28s. per cwt. on dripping, compounds and edible oils entirely on the shoulders of the retailer.

The traders to whom prices have been increased use oils and fats mainly for food manufacture, so that most of the extra cost will probably be borne by the ultimate consumer.

asked the Minister of Food what quantity of edible oils and fats, including dripping, were imported from South America during 1946.

Our imports of edible oils and fats from South America in the calendar year 1946, amounted to 39,067 tons.