HC Deb 25 June 1919 vol 117 c164
5. Captain TERRELL

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether he can now give any guarantee that sufficient labour will be available for the coming harvests?

Mr. PRATT

Labour will now only be obtainable from civilian sources, and the Board can give no guarantee that sufficient will be available, but it is hoped that by co-operation between the Agricultural Executive Committees and the Employment Exchanges the labour required will be provided from among the unemployed

Captain TERRELL

May I ask what is the estimated shortage of labour for the harvest?

Mr. PRATT

Perhaps my hon. and gallant Friend will give notice of that.