HC Deb 19 February 1930 vol 235 cc1365-6
45. Sir HARRY HOPE

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the resolutions being unanimously passed at mass meetings of farmers, landowners, smallholders, and farm workers throughout Scottish counties appealing to the Government to check the importation of German subsidised oats and Algerian new or luxury potatoes, he can announce any remedial action being taken in this direction?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Ramsay MacDonald)

I can add nothing at present to what I have already said in reply to questions on this subject.

Sir H. HOPE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that by the importation of these Algerian potatoes it is considered that there is a serious risk of disease coming into this country?

The PRIME MINISTER

Perhaps the hon. Member would be good enough to address that question to the Ministry of Agriculture?

48. Mr. ALLEN

asked the Prime Minister whether he proposes to introduce legislation to provide for the stabilisation of prices by the collective purchase of imported grain and meat?

The PRIME MINISTER

This proposal is being carefully examined by the Departments concerned. I am not in a position to make any further statement at present.

Mr. ALLEN

Could not the right hon. Gentleman dispense with the support of the Liberal party in introducing such legislation?