Sodium Chlorate Supplies

HC Deb 15 March 1949 vol 462 cc171-2W

70. Mr. G. Williams

asked the President of the Board of Trade why there is a shortage of sodium chlorate; and what he is doing to improve supplies.

Mr. J. Edwards

The demand for sodium chlorate for agriculture and other essential purposes cannot be fully met from home production. We are doing our best to bridge the gap by encouraging imports wherever possible, but these have been difficult owing to electricity shortages in the producing countries.