HC Deb 26 November 1928 vol 223 cc28-9
34. Sir J. POWER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the possibility of introducing into this country 'a system of marketing British wheat similar to the wheat pool in existence in Canada?

Mr. GUINNESS

Consideration is given to the possibility referred to by my hon. Friend in a Report on the marketing of cereals which will shortly be issued in the Ministry's Economic Series of publications.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

Is the Minister aware that this proposal is part of the Labour party's policy for agriculture?

Mr. GUINNESS

Yes, Sir. The hon. and gallant Member had better await the publication of the Report. There are obvious differences between the position here and in Canada, and we are exploring these differences in order to see how far any scheme can be of assistance.

Mr. WARDLAW-MILNE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the Labour party's scheme is that of super-speculating?