§ 79 and 80. Lord SCONEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether, in view of the losses sustained by Scottish fruit growers 'as the result of the imports of foreign fruit, he is prepared to take steps to restrict such imports;
(2) if he will consider the desirability of controlling by licence, prohibition, or quota, the importation into Scotland of oats and barley, including malting barley?
§ Sir A. SINCLAIRThese matters along with other questions concerning agriculture are engaging the attention of 218 the Government. I am not at present, therefore, in a position to make an announcement on the subject.
§ Lord SCONEDoes the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is grave danger of still more arable land going down to grass unless a satisfactory assurance is given very soon?