§ 44. Mr. THORNEasked the Minister of Agriculture the date when the next wheat subsidy is due to be paid to farmers by the Wheat Commission; and the total amount paid up to the nearest available date?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Major Elliot)The Wheat Commission have decided to make, on or about 25th March, a payment on account of the deficiency payment to which registered growers are entitled under the Wheat Act, 1932, in respect of valid wheat certificates received by the commission during the period 1st December, 1932, to 28th February, 1933 (inclusive). The hon. Member will recollect that the commission have already made an advance payment in respect of certificates received up to 30th November last, and I am informed that the total amount paid to date in respect of that advance is £1,283,535.
§ Mr. THORNEDoes the right hon. and gallant Gentleman think that he is getting value for money?
§ Mr. BANFIELDHow much of this wheat is used in the manufacture of flour?