§ Major NALLasked the Food Controller whether any maize was imported into the United Kingdom during February and March; if so, what quantity and who were 2518W the persons to whom it was allotted; whether any was allotted for feeding horses; and when will a further supply be available for this purpose?
Mr. ROBERTSThe total quantity of maize imported into the United Kingdom for the months February and March for all purposes amounted to 156,000 tons, and was allotted through the usual trade channels to yeast distillers, manufacturers, and cattle feeders in the priority named. No maize has been specially imported for the feeding of horses, but certain quantities of maize, primarily imported for industrial and general feeding purposes, have recently been made available for this purpose. It is not, however, anticipated that arrivals during the next few months will be sufficiently large to permit any appreciable quantity being available for horse feeding. I may add that large quantities of home-grown oats are still available for horse fodder.