Mr. E. P. Smithasked the Minister of Supply whether his attention has been directed to the progress made in Canada in the utilisation of ammonium nitrate made in explosive factories as a fertilizer; whether he is aware that the Canadians have overcome the previous objectionable quality of caking; and will he take steps to see that this system is made available to those charged with the disposal of ammonium nitrate as it arises from surplus ammunition.
§ Sir A. DuncanYes, Sir. Information on this subject received from Canada is being considered in connection with the question of the recovery of ammonium nitrate from surplus ammunition and the534W conversion of ordnance ammonium nitrate for fertiliser use.