61. Mr. E. P. Smithasked the Minister of Food the position in regard to future supplies of imported pulse for milling in this country.
§ Sir B. SmithPulse suitable for milling is generally in short supply and is at present subject to allocation by the Combined Food Board. It is unlikely that the allocation to this country in the current year will be sufficient to meet the milling demand. Every endeavour is being made by my Department to secure supplies for this country within the allocation.
Mr. E. P. SmithIs the Minister aware that unless he does something very quickly, all the pulse mills in this country will close down in two months' time?
§ Sir B. SmithI am sorry, but I can only buy what is allocated to me.