HC Deb 23 October 1918 vol 110 cc782-3
83. Mr. TURTON

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether, having regard to the appeals made to farmers to extend the area of cereals, and with the view of stimulating and increasing production, he will obtain a definite promise from the Government and will give a guarantee that the prices allowed for the harvest of 1919 shall not be less than those fixed for the present season?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Major Astor)

I have been asked to reply. The question of giving a guarantee that the prices of corn allowed for next year's harvest shall not be less than those for this year's harvest is at present under consideration by the Government.