§ Mr. Holdsworthasked the Minister of Supply whether a large part of the Australian wool clip, unsuitable for military requirements, will be disposed of for direct shipment to countries which normally so purchase in Australia other than Allied countries and Dominions; and whether he will give the names of the committee dealing with this, and what is the procedure of disposal?
§ Mr. BurginA considerable part of the Australian wool clip will be sold to countries which normally purchase wool in Australia. Lord Essendon, who has associated with him Mr. E. H. Murrant and Mr. W. E. Keville and who acts in collaboration with the Central Wool Committee in Australia, is responsible under the Ministry of Supply for the disposal of the wool. Purchases are made through the ordinary channels.