§ 73. Major M'LEANasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if the British Government is supplying 50,000 tons of beans to Germany; if these beans are of foreign origin or home grown; and if, at the request of the Government, British farmers grew a considerable quantity of peas, costing from £17 to £20 a quarter, which are unsaleable except as cattle food?
§ 93. Captain Sir B. STANIERasked the Food Controller whether he has sent or is sending 50,000 tons of beans to Germany; if so, whether these were grown 407 in the United Kingdom or abroad; and if he can consider the practicability of sending peas in place of the beans?
The MINISTER of FOOD (Mr. Roberts)I have been asked to reply to these questions. No contract has been made for the supply either of beans or peas to the German Government. I am, however, aware of the desirability of exporting peas, if possible, and Germany has been informed that supplies of this foodstuff are available. I am informed by the President of the Board of Agriculture that the answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.