§ Sir H. NIELDasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food why no linseed oil has been released for the manufacture of veterinary medicines, although on 28th February it was stated that immediate grants would be issued; and why, in view of the increasing pressure for this commodity, the application forms stated to be in preparation on 25th February were not obtainable until 12th March?
§ Mr. CLYNESUnavoidable delay in the completion of the arrangements for supplying linseed oil for veterinary purposes made it impossible for these forms to be issued before the 12th March. In the meantime, however, temporary arrangements were made whereby the local Oilseeds Supply Committees provided supplies of oil for this purpose in cases of urgent necessity.
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§ Sir H. NIELDasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food who is responsible for the decision that the use of linseed oil for the purpose of the manufacture of paint, varnish, and linoleum was of greater national importance than for the treatment of cattle, whether individually or for food-cake, by farmers and stock-breeders; when was such decision arrived at; and upon what ground is it justified?
§ Mr. CLYNESNo such decision has, in fact, been taken.