§ 80. Mr. STANIERasked the President of the Board of Agriculture if he can give the amount of hay and straw imported into this country this year, with the corresponding amount last year; and if he can say from what countries it is being sent?
§ The PRESIDENT of the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Runciman)The quantities of hay and straw received in the first three months of 1913 and 1914, respectively, were as follows:
The hay imports came in 1913 from Sweden, Norway, Canada, and the United States, and in 1914 from Norway, Sweden, and Canada. The straw imports came from Sweden, Norway, Belgium, and the Netherlands in each year.
1913. 1914. Tons. Tons. Hay 21,699 4,506 Straw 1,346 555
§ Major ANSTRUTHER-GRAYDoes that include the imports for the military?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANAs far as I know, it includes all imports.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTIs the right hon. Gentleman cognisant that there is no foot-and-mouth disease in any of those countries from which hay or straw is being imported?
§ Mr. RUNCIMANThat is our information.