§ 33. Mr. J. HUDSONasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will state for 1925 and 1926 the production in Great Britain and Northern Ireland of wheat, barley, oats, and potatoes?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)As the reply contains a number of figures, I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Following is the answer:
§ The estimated total production of wheat, barley, oats and potatoes in Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1925 and 1926 was as follows:
Estimated Total Production. | |||
1925. | 1926. | ||
Tons. | Tons. | ||
Wheat | … | 1,417,000 | 1,366,000 |
Barley | … | 1,155,000 | 1,027,000 |
Oats | … | 2,533,000 | 2,369,000 |
Potatoes | … | 4,731,000 | 5,377,000 |