HC Deb 19 March 1919 vol 113 cc2089-90
65. Mr. TALBOT

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether he will compile and publish for the information of Members of the House a statement showing the average cost of producing wheat and other farm produce having regard to the rates of wages now ruling for agricultural labour?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

A Committee for investigating the costs of production of wheat and other agricultural produce has been set up by the Board in conjunction with the Ministry of Food, the Scottish Board of Agriculture, and the Irish Department of Agriculture. The conclusions reached by this Committee will be published in due course.

Major E. WOOD

Can the hon. Gentleman give us any idea when that Committee will report?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

No. This Committee has only lately commenced its work and I cannot give any indication yet when the Report will be received.

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