§ 89. Major BRAITHWAITEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he proposes to introduce any special measures for dealing with the position of the barley crop; and whether he contemplates any new arrangement with the brewers and maltsters to ensure a better price for malting barley?
§ Mr. ELLIOTAs my hon. and gallant Friend is doubtless aware, the Import Duties Advisory Committee have under consideration applications from the farming industry for an increase in the duty on imported foreign barley. Until the committee have reached a decision with regard to these applications I am not in a position to make a statement on the subject of barley policy.
§ Major BRAITHWAITECan the right hon. Gentleman inform the House of 1110 when we may expect a decision on this matter?
§ Mr. ELLIOTNo, Sir, I am afraid I could not.
§ Lord APSLEYWill the right hon. Gentleman press the Chancellor of the Exchequer for another penny off beer?