§ 110. Mr. C. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Agricuture if he has yet purchased or arranged for the purchase of seeds for allotment holders out of the Supplementary Estimate granted on 16th December last?
§ Dr. ADDISONYes, Sir, the necessary arrangements have been made with a number of firms for the supply of seeds and fertilisers at agreed prices.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSAre these seeds and fertilisers in all cases of British origin?
§ Dr. ADDISONI should require notice of that question, but to the best of my knowledge they are.
§ Mr. R. RICHARDSONWill the present day allotment holders have the benefit of these seeds and fertilisers?
§ Dr. ADDISONI must ask for notice of that question.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGEHow much money has been actually spent?
§ Dr. ADDISONI believe that orders for various things amount in all to £58,000 roughly, and repayments are already expected to the extent of £26,000.