§ Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food for what purpose the present stocks of maize in this country are being reserved; whether any maize is being used for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages; and, if so, what quantity?
§ Mr. CLYNESThe limited stocks of maize in this country are reserved for the feeding of horses employed on work of national importance. No potable spirit may be distilled from maize. No figures are available as to the amount of maize used in the brewing of beer. But the quantity is believed to be negligible.