§ 7. Mr. KINGasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware of the stocks of maize in hand in the Union of South Africa; and whether any steps are being taken to make these stocks available for Home purposes?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Acland)The Board are aware that a considerable quantity of maize is available in South Africa for export, and arrangements are being made, as far as is practicable, for its shipment to this country.
§ Mr. KINGDoes that mean that special rates are being arranged so that a special ship or shipping will be sent to South Africa?
§ Mr. ACLANDI will inform the hon. Member privately, in detail, of what we propose to do.