MAJOR JONES (Carmarthen, &c.)I beg to ask the President of the Board of Agriculture whether his Department is prepared to assist Agricultural Colleges, and Colleges whore a leading position is given to agricultural teaching, to acquire model farms for the better instruction of students?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE (Mr. H. GARDNER,) Essex, Saffron WaldenI am afraid that the limited means at our disposal would preclude us from entertaining any application for assistance in the direction indicated by my hon. Friend; but I should be glad to receive information as to any particular proposals which he may have in view.
MR. ABRAHAM (Glamorgan, Rhoudda)Would not technical education, by the aid of model farms, prove more beneficial than vexatious restrictions against the importation of food supplies?
MAJOR JONESWill the right hon. Gentleman cause inquiries to be made as to the cost of a few acres of land to be used for this work?
§ MR. H. GARDNERI am afraid that with the small sum at my disposal that would be of no use. I should be glad, however, to receive any suggestions.