HC Deb 16 February 1926 vol 191 c1728
82. Mr. ROBINSON

asked the Minister of Agriculture the area of cultivable land in England, Scotland and Wales respectively which is not under cultivation; and whether it is intended to introduce any legislation with the object of increasing the area of land under cultivation and the supply of home-grown fond?

Mr. GUINNESS

I regret that I have no information which would enable me to answer the first part of the question. With regard to the second part, the Government's proposals with regard to agriculture are set out in the White Paper on Agricultural Policy which was issued on the 2nd instant.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is that the last proposal which we can expect from the Government?

Mr. GUINNESS

It has only been out for about 10 days, and the hon. and gallant Member can hardly expect any further programme at the moment.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Is there any probability of the Department undertaking a survey, with a view to securing the information required?