§ 94. Mr. Hoggasked the President of the Board of Trade what quantity of flax, representing what quantity of linseed oil, is now lying unthreshed in this country.
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§ Mr. MarquandIt is estimated that on 30th June, 1946, there were 41,000 tons of flax crop waiting to be processed, the seed of which may contain some 800 tons of oil. The seed obtained during processing is, however, mainly required for future sowings. If there is any surplus seed, it will be made available to the oil crushers, but the quantity is likely to be small.