§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Minister of Food when he proposes to introduce the new loaf; whether it will contain a greater percentage of flour than at present; and whether this will necessitate any alteration in the chemicals added to improve its medical value.
§ Colonel LlewellinI assume my hon. Friend is referring to my recent announcement that the use of barley for dilution was ceasing. This step has already been taken, and in most areas now the bread on sale is made from flour which contains no barley. In consequence of this step, the present national loaf contains a higher percentage of wheaten flour. As regards642W the last part of the Question, the answer is in the negative.