§ Sir R. Glynasked the Minister of Food, in view of the importance of the importation of oil seeds and the residual value of cake for animal foodstuffs, what is the stock position of oil seeds in the United Kingdom; and what steps are b being, taken to ensure replacement relative to demand.
§ Mr. StracheyI do not feel that it would be in the public interest to publish figures giving the current stock position of oil seeds in the United Kingdom. So far as the future is concerned, United Kingdom supplies are based upon the recommendations of the International Emergency Food Council. The United Kingdom is represented on that Council and on its Commodity Committees and all possible measures are being taken to secure the largest possible supply for this country.