§ 47. Sir D. Robertsonasked the Minister of Food the tonnage of Norwegian herring oil hardened and available for margarine; and what amount he intends to purchase for British use.
§ Sir B. SmithNorwegian herring oil is not available for purchase by the United Kingdom under the Combined Food Board arrangements, and I do not know the amount that is being produced.
§ Sir D. RobertsonAre not the Combined Food Board responsible for feeding our people?
§ Sir B. SmithThe Combined Food Board are responsible for allocating but, on the other hand, I understand that the Norwegian authorities have prohibited the export of this oil.