§ Mr. LetwinTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what assessment he has made of the advantages of hemp as a source for paper; and if it is his policy to promote the growing of hemp for that purpose. [44718]
§ Mr. RookerHemp is a useful alternative crop, producing renewable raw material for a variety of uses including paper. The paper and hemp industries are best placed to examine and develop the market for hemp as a constituent of paper.