HC Deb 10 November 1927 vol 210 c365
65. Sir A. HOLBROOK

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, as agricultural land in most parts of this country is much in need of lime, he will consider the possibility of a scheme whereby the services of some of the unemployed might be utilised for conveying lime to districts where it is most urgently required for purposes of arable cultivation?

Mr. GUINNESS

While I agree that much agricultural land would benefit by proper liming, I am not clear what kind of scheme my hon. and gallant Friend has in mind; but I do not think that any practical scheme of lime supply could be devised which would have a material bearing on the problem of urban unemployment.