§ Mr. PARTINGTONasked the President of the Board of Trade whether, in view of the high price of wheat and a possible shortage in the supply, he will consider the advisability of introducing 85W legislation making it compulsory on bakers to use at least 20 per cent. of maize flour in the manufacture of bread?
Mr. RUNCIMANThe Board of Trade, in conjunction with the Board of Agriculture and the Local Government Board, are considering the measures that may be necessary to ensure the most economical use of the available supplies of grain. The suggestion made by my hon. Friend has been noted.