HC Deb 30 October 1946 vol 428 cc100-1W
88. Mr. Bossom

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is satisfied with the allocation of linseed oil for the manufacture of paint in this country, both for export as a primary material and for use on finished articles that are to be exported.

Mr. Belcher

I am satisfied that the allocation of linseed oil for the manufacture of paint represents a proper division between the paint and other using industries of the linseed oil supplies available to this country. I am aware that the amount available is inadequate to satisfy the demand for paint either in the home or in the export trade.