§ 85. Colonel BURDONasked the Food Controller whether he is aware of the great hardship caused to small dairy farmers by the present restrictions on the sale of hay, whereby the price is raised nearly 20s. per ton by fees to officials, and whether he can hold out any prospect of the abolition of these restrictions in the near future?
§ Mr. FORSTERMy right hon. Friend has asked me to reply. I am afraid I do not understand my hon. and gallant Friend's reference to official charges. All charges permissible are set out in the Army Council Order of 20th August last governing the prices of hay and straw. The present restrictions on the sale of hay and straw will cease with the 1918 crop.
§ Colonel BURDONIf I send the right hon. Gentleman the figures in question, will he look into the matter?
§ Mr. FORSTERCertainly.