46. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Prime Minister whether he will find time for a discussion of the Motion standing in the name of the hon. Member for Evesham relating to the barley-growing industry?
§ [That this House views with grave concern the crisis which has arisen in the barley-growing industry, and urges on the Government the necessity for prompt and immedlate action to prevent the financial collapse of the barley growers.]
§ The Prime MinisterNo, Sir. I would inform my hon. Friend that facilities already exist for discussion of Private Members' Motions under the Standing Orders.
Mr. De La BèreCan my right hon. Friend inform the House when some solution of the barley question is to be forthcoming? Is he not aware of the grave position of the barley-growing industry, and can we have some statement before Christmas, because this matter is very urgent?
§ Mr. BoothbyIs not my right hon. Friend also fully aware that the position of oats is equally grave?
§ The Prime MinisterThe question of my hon. Friend the Member for Evesham (Mr. De la Bere) should be addressed to the Minister of Agriculture?
Mr. De la BèreIs my right hon. Friend aware that I cannot get any satisfaction from the Minister of Agriculture?