HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 c5W
41. Mr. W. Roberts

asked the Minister of Food what quantities of coarse grains for animal feedingstuffs and what quantities of protein feeds for animal feeding-stuffs it is expected will be imported during the year ended March, 1949.

Dr. Summerskill

During the 12 months April, 1948, to March, 1949, it is expected that about 2,650,000 tons of coarse grains will be imported for all purposes and that about 1,435,000 tons will be released for animal feeding. It is estimated that about 450,000 tons of protein feeding-stuffs will be imported during the same period.