§ Mr. O'DOWDasked the Food Controller whether he is aware that, owing to the restrictions surrounding the purchase of flour and the impossibility of procuring foodstuffs for the feeding of cattle, pigs, and poultry, many small farmers in the West of Ireland have this year grown crops of wheat with the double object of procuring flour for themselves and securing bran and pollard for stock-feeding purposes; and, if so, whether the Order prohibiting the grinding of such corn by small mills specially erected for the purpose will be either cancelled or modified?
§ Mr. CLYNESThere are no restrictions on the grinding of wheat by small mills provided the millers are registered and comply with the instructions governing the manufacture of flour. The use of wheat except for purposes of milling or of seed is prohibited, and it is impossible to contemplate any relaxation of this restriction. I may repeat that every effort will be made to relieve the shortage of feeding stuffs, and while the prospects of further importation in the near future are small it is hoped to arrange for increased supplies in the autumn.