HC Deb 10 December 1935 vol 307 cc743-4
70. Mr. T. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Agriculture the average price of imported wheat for the five years ended 1931 and the price for English-grown wheat for the same period, and the comparable prices for imported and English-grown millable wheat for 1933, 1934 and 1935?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

As the reply contains a number of figures, I propose, with the hon. Member's permission, to circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT giving the desired information.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Can the hon. Member assure the House that a reasonable price is being paid by millers for English-grown wheat?

Mr. RAMSBOTHAM

The hon. Member will gather that from the figures I propose to provide for him.

Following is the statement: