§ 87. Sir F. Sandersonasked the Minister of Food whether, in view of the shortage of linseed and linseed oil in the United Kingdom, he will state the total amount it is anticipated will be imported between now and 30th June, 1947, from the Argentine and India, respectively.
§ Dr. SummerskillThe international allocations of oils and oilseeds for 1947 have still to be settled. We hope to obtain as much as possible, and to ship it promptly. I am afraid that it is not possible yet to say how much will arrive before 30th June next.
§ 91. Sir F. Sandersonasked the Minister of Food the estimated tonnage of the Argentine and Indian linseed crop of the 171W present season now harvesting or about to be harvested; and to what countries their surplus requirements are being shipped.
§ Dr. SummerskillI have seen widely varying unofficial estimates of the size of the new Argentine crop of linseed, but I know of no official estimate. The Indian crop is later and no estimate of its size has been made. The international allocations of these crops are under consideration by the International Emergency Food Council but decisions have not yet been taken.