§ 21. Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he is aware that the free use of basic slag on certain soils largely and quickly increases their food-producing capacity; and if the Board of Agriculture will not only urge its use wherever suitable, but also take steps to ensure that farmers are able to get sufficient quantities promptly and at fair prices?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Acland)Yes, Sir; the Board and farmers are very well aware of the facts stated. Transport and manufacturing difficulties are at present preventing the manufacture and delivery of slag fast enough to keep pace with the agricultural demand, and the Board are doing all they can to remove these difficulties.