§ 78. Sir J. SPEARasked the President of the Board of Agriculture if, in view of the probable deficiency of the yield of corn and potatoes from the late sown crops in consequence of the continued drought and consequent menace to the food supply, he will, in order to avoid further loss through lack of men to harvest the crops, urge the War Office to 500 provide that the recently called-up men be allowed to return to the farms from which they were taken for one month to secure the harvest?
§ Sir R. WINFREYI regret that I can add nothing to the answers given on this subject to the right hon. the Member for the South Molton Division on the 1st instant.
§ Sir J. SPEARIs it not more serious to run the risk of losing a considerable part of the food supply than it would be to return these men for a month?
§ Sir R. WINFREYI think the President of the Board of Agriculture fairly understands the position.