§ 39. Sir WILLIAM LANE MITCHELLasked the Minister of Agriculture what was the acreage under hops in 1929 and in 1930?
§ Dr. ADDISONThe total area under hops in 1929 was 23,986 acres. I am 1736 unable, at present, to give a definite figure for the current year, but it is probable that this year's acreage will be less than that of 1929.
§ Sir W. LANE MITCHELLWhat is the approximate reduction in 1930?
Viscountess ASTORCould not the right hon. Gentleman encourage them to put down currants and cherries instead of hops?