HC Deb 16 April 1918 vol 105 cc214-5
50. Captain Sir C. BATHURST

asked the Prime Minister whether in the event of farmers responding to his urgent appeal to increase substantially the acreage under potatoes, he can give some definite assurance that the necessary labour will be available later in the year for lifting and clamping them, and that railway transport will be available to carry them from glutted areas to those where the supplies are inadequate?

Mr. BONAR LAW

Every possible effort will be made by the Government to secure the result desired by my hon. Friend.