HC Deb 18 February 1919 vol 112 c750
103. Mr. GWYNNE

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether, seeing that market gardeners arts paying the increased wages as provided by the Corn Production Act to their workmen, he will state what steps are to be taken to secure them a fair price for their produce; and if it is intended in the near future to take steps to prevent the dumping of foreign-grown produce in this country?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

The Board are considering what steps can be taken to improve the system of marketing fruit and vegetables. I am not in a position at present to answer the second part of the question.

Mr. GWYNNE

Is the Board considering the second part of the question?

Sir A. GRIFFITH-BOSCAWEN

It is part of a much larger question which affects not only this question of fruit, but other imports, and the matter is being considered by the Government.