HC Deb 09 December 1929 vol 233 cc34-5
66. Mr. KEDWARD

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether his Department has any reliable information on the present cost of production of agricultural produce; and, if not, will he take steps to collect and classify such information and issue it in the form of a White Paper?

Mr. N. BUXTON

Investigations into the cost of production of agricultural produce are not made by my Department but by the Universities and Agricultural Colleges which receive grants from the Ministry. The results of such investigations are readily obtainable in the publications of these institutions. The titles of such publications can be obtained from the Ministry.

Mr. KEDWARD

Does the right hon. Gentleman get any report from the colleges to wham the gives grants?

Mr. BUXTON

Yes. And the Ministry will gladly furnish information to those who desire it.