§ 71. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Food the estimated value of whale oil obtained by British whaling expeditions in the Antarctic during the current season; whether all this oil is to be available for Great Britain; and what steps are being taken to increase this potential source of oils and fats.
§ Mr. StracheyAs the whaling season has not yet ended, I cannot give any figures at present. Total production is, of course, limited in the best interests of the industry by international agreement. The killings this year may reach the permitted total. The whole question of International Emergency Food Council allocations of oils and fats for this year is in suspense.