§ 35. Major O'NEILLasked what will be the guaranteed prices of cereals of the 1919 crop?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI have nothing at present to add to the answer I gave to the question addressed to me by my right hon. Friend the Member for South Molton on the 10th instant.
§ Major O'NEILLCan the hon. Gentleman, at any rate, give me certain figures relating to cereals below which the minimum prices, for 1919 will not be fixed in view of the fact that there is very grave disquietude among the farmers of the country?
Sir A. BOSCAWENI realise the position entirely and sympathise with the farmers, but as I have said before, and I can only repeat now, that I hope to be able to make a definite statement in the course of this month and at all events before Easter.
§ Lieutenant-Colonel WEIGALLIf the Government cannot make up their mind will they refer this question to the National Agricultural Council which represents all interests in the industry and get an answer from them?