HC Deb 28 January 1930 vol 234 c882W
Mr. ALBERY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department whether any other European countries besides Italy and Germany compel by law the milling of a proportion of home-grown wheat with all imported wheat?

Mr. GILLETT

Legislation requiring the milling of a proportion of homegrown wheat is in force in Germany, France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal. Legislation is understood to be under consideration in Italy and in Czechoslovakia, but is not yet actually in force.

Mr. ALBERY

asked the Secretary to the Overseas Trade Department under what conditions the compulsory milling of a proportion of home-grown wheat with imported wheat is enforced by law in Italy?

Mr. GILLETT

According to the information available no provisions of this character are in force at the present time but it is understood that legislation on the subject is being contemplated.