§ 32. Mr. C. BATHURSTasked the Prime Minister whether, in the event of the Government deciding to provide, by legislation or otherwise, some financial inducement to farmers to retain upon then-premises their stocks of wheat now being harvested, or to sow this autumn a larger area than usual of their land with cereals, he will, without delay, make a public announcement to the above effect in order to avoid the premature marketing of this year's grain and to encourage the early sowing of grain for next year's harvest and the immediate preparation of the laud for such purpose?
§ Sir HARRY VERNEYThe Prime Minister has asked me to answer this question. The matter is still under the consideration of His Majesty's Government, but at present I am not in a position to add anything to the answer which I gave to the hon. Member on Thursday last.
§ Mr. C. BATHURSTWould the hon. Baronet make an early announcement on the subject, as this is essential if farmers are to do the duty which is expected of them?