HC Deb 19 July 1946 vol 425 c269W
Sir T. Dugdale

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether it is the intention of the Government to continue to use straw for the manufacture of paper.

Sir S. Cripps

The consumption of straw for papermaking continues to be well maintained. The extent to which it will continue permanently to be used must depend upon its suitability to the industry as compared with other available materials.

Sir T. Dugdale

asked the President of the Board of Trade the amount of straw used for paper manufacture during the years 1943, 1944 and 1945.

Sir S. Cripps

301,889, 327,821 and 352,947 tons respectively.

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