§ 11. Major ASTORasked the President of the Board of Trade whether any foreign hops which had not been picked prior to 8th June, 1916, will be admitted into the United Kingdom?
§ Mr. PRETYMANAs such hops would doubtless not have been paid for before 8th June, they would not be admitted.
§ 23. Major HUNTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he has official information to the effect that hops are being illegally imported into this country; and, if so, will he say what steps he proposes to take to stop this practice?
§ Mr. PRETYMANNo, Sir; but if the hon. and gallant Gentleman will furnish me with full particulars of such alleged illegal importations, I will make inquiries.