§ 12. Brigadier Mackesonasked the Minister of Food the price paid for one ton of linseed in the Argentine. in February, 1946, and November, 1946, respectively.
§ The Minister of Food (Mr. John Strachey)So far as I am aware, no linseed was purchased from the Argentine during 1946; certainly none was bought by this country.
§ Colonel J.R.H. HutchisonIs it not a fact that the present price of linseed oil is £ 200 a ton, which is an all-time high price for this commodity?
§ Mr. SpeakerThe hon. and gallant Member appears to be giving information and not asking for it.