HC Deb 27 January 1943 vol 386 c503W
Mr. Boothby

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food when it is proposed to introduce oatmeal into the national loaf?

Mr. Mabane

This is now in process.

Sir E. Graham-Little

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is aware that scientific opinion is practically unanimous that utilisation of the wheat grain raised from 85 per cent. to 95 per cent., or even higher, would save 10 per cent. to 15 per cent. of shipping space and give a more nutritive bread; and whether he will consider the immediate provision of a 95 per cent: to 100 per cent. extraction of wheat for national bread rather than incorporate potato and oatmeal which have not the same nutritive value as wheat?

Mr. Mabane

The answer to both parts of my hon. Friend's Question is "No, Sir."