Captain SHAWasked the Food Controller what stocks of oatmeal, if any, the Government have on hand; and if a quantity of oatmeal has recently been sold by them, thus supplying outlets previously open to the millers of this country?
§ Mr. McCURDYThe stocks in the hands of the Royal Commission on the Wheat2908W Supply amount approximately to 10,000 tons. During the last month about 1,000 tons have been sold in the United Kingdom, and 6,000 tons are in process of dispatch for relief purposes.
Captain SHAWasked the Food Controller if he is aware that during the War many oatmeal mills have been restarted in this country, and much new plant installed; and if it is the policy of the Government to extend some protection to this industry so that these mills may not again become derelict?
§ Mr. McCURDYThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, an announcement of the policy of the Government in this matter will be made as soon as is possible.