§ 26. Captain HEILGERSasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of quarters of barley used for malting in the United Kingdom during the years 1930 and 1931, and the number of quarters of home-grown barley used in each of those years?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIt is estimated that the equivalent in barley of the malt used for brewing and distilling in the years ending September, 1930, and 1931, was 3,695,000 quarters (of 448 lbs.) and 3,191,000 quarters, respectively. In addition, a certain amount of barley is malted for purposes other than brewing and distilling; for the average of the years 1924-1927 this was estimated at 325,000 quarters but no later estimate is available. I have no information as to the quantities of home-grown barley used for malting, in the years specified.
§ Lieut-Colonel ACLAND-TR0YTECan the right hon. Gentleman say how much of this barley was used for brewing British beer?
§ Sir J. GILMOURNo, Sir.
§ Captain GUNST0NWhat proportion of home-grown barley is used in brewing British beer?
§ Sir J. GILMOURIf the hon. Member will put down a question I will try to find the answer.