59. Duchess of ATHOLLasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the price of oats at Perth, or at the nearest market to Perth, for which figures are available at 1st June, 1936, 1935, and 1925?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEThe price of oats at Perth market on 3rd June, 1936, was 4s. 6d. per cwt., on 5th June, 1935, 6s. 8d. per cwt., and on 5th June, 1925, 9s. 6d. per cwt.
Duchess of ATHOLLDoes my right hon. and gallant Friend not recognise that these are very serious figures? In spite of the large import duties on foreign 388 oats, may I impress on him the importance of doing something to ensure higher prices for the producers of oats?
§ Lieut.-Colonel COLVILLEIt is recognised that these prices are low.