That in practice merely enables the butcher to put a piece of greaseproof paper on his scales before weighing the meat.
The first is that the object is to permit the butcher to put a piece of greaseproof paper on the scale in the interests of hygiene.
The butcher chops it and it is wrapped up in greaseproof paper.
Normally greaseproof paper is produced by refining the paper stock and thus create a sheet with very low porosity.
The high price of greaseproof paper is mainly due to the greatly increased cost of woodpulp, coupled with heavy world demand for the limited supplies available.
In the matter of wrapped paper—the greaseproof paper which is used by the food industry—there is a case for reconsideration with a view to exemption.
By the late 19th century greaseproof paper took over from cloth.
With regard to greaseproof paper, the pre-duty price was £24 per ton, and the present price is £34 per ton, an increase of £10, and so on, right down the scale.
