HC Deb 19 December 1916 vol 88 cc1290-1
45. Mr. LUNDON

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if it is the intention of the Govern- ment to guarantee a fixed price for homegrown wheat so as to encourage farmers to till more land?

Sir R. WINFREY

Yes, Sir, it is the intention of the Government to guarantee a fixed price for the home-grown wheat crop of the season 1916–17. A full announcement on the subject will shortly be made.