§ Mr. Grimondasked the Minister of Food what, he estimates, British requirements of shell grit to be during the current year; how much of this requirement he intends to meet by import; and whether he is satisfied as to the quality of imported grit.
§ Mr. WebbMarine shell grit for feeding to poultry can be imported from a number of countries under Open General Licence, and it is entirely for the private traders concerned to obtain the quantity and quality required. A certain amount is produced in Britain, but most home supplies consist of limestone and similar grits. I have no means of estimating the total quantity used.