HC Deb 24 November 1931 vol 260 cc217-8
79 and 80. Lord SCONE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) whether, in view of the losses sustained by Scottish fruit growers 'as the result of the imports of foreign fruit, he is prepared to take steps to restrict such imports;

(2) if he will consider the desirability of controlling by licence, prohibition, or quota, the importation into Scotland of oats and barley, including malting barley?

Sir A. SINCLAIR

These matters along with other questions concerning agriculture are engaging the attention of the Government. I am not at present, therefore, in a position to make an announcement on the subject.

Lord SCONE

Does the right hon. Gentleman realise that there is grave danger of still more arable land going down to grass unless a satisfactory assurance is given very soon?

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