65. Mr. HASLAMasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that as from 6th April next many thousands of acres in the Lincolnshire Wolds, where the main crop is barley, will be to let, and that at present there are few, if any, applicants; that large numbers of agricultural labourers are likely to find themselves as from that date unemployed; if, in view of the urgency of the situation, he has in contemplation any immediate remedial measures to keep the land, much of which is only suitable for barley, in cultivation and the men employed?
§ Major ELLIOTI can assure my bon. Friend that I realise the difficulties of barley growers at the present time. I am reviewing the whole situation, but regret that. I am not yet in a position to make any statement on the subject.
Mr. HASLAMWhile thanking the right hon. and gallant Gentleman for his reply, may I ask him to call the attention of the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the plight of the barley growers?