§ 82. Mr. PARTINGTONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that low-grade wheat-flour is largely used in textile industries for sizing purposes; and whether he can state the quantity used for the nine months ending 30th September, 1916?
§ Mr. PRETYMANI understand that wheat flour is used for sizing purposes, but I have no information as to the quantities that are consumed in this way.
§ Mr. PARTINGTONIs the hon. Gentleman aware that something like 20,000 tons 1423 were used for this purpose in normal times, and will he see that substitutes are used?
§ Mr. PRETYMANThe matter has been already under our consideration.