HC Deb 11 July 1917 vol 95 c1883
52. Mr. PEMBERTON BILLING

asked the Prime Minister whether, in adopting the elevator system for wheat storage in this country, the Canadian system of combined banking and storage will also be adopted, whereby depositors of grain receive a negotiable draft in exchange, thereby relieving them from the expense of bankers' charges?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Bridgeman)

I have been asked to reply. The answer is in the negative. Wheat, maize, barley, and oats are imported and held in this country by the Wheat Commission on behalf of His Majesty's Government.