Paper and Board Manufacture

HC Deb 17 October 1973 vol 861 cc212-3W

Mr. Sutcliffe

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what research is being undertaken into the feasibility of using wheat straw for the manufacture of paper or boarding.

Mr. Anthony Grant

My Department has not directly commissioned any research on this subject but the Research Association for the Paper and Board. Printing and Packaging industries (PIRA) which is supported by grant is undertaking a survey of all the available processes.