HC Deb 14 February 1939 vol 343 cc1527-8
11. Mr. Westwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is prepared to set up a committee of inquiry to consider the working of the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1926, with a view to its amendment to give more adequate protection to the agricultural industry, with particular reference to lime supplies?

Mr. Wedderburn

In view of representations which my right hon. Friend has received, he is in consultation with the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, on the question whether a committee could be appointed for the purposes stated by the hon. Member.

Mr. Westwood

Can the hon. Gentleman say what was the resolution of the conference held by the County Councils' Association on a short amending Bill to save this exploitation of the farmers by those who are alleged to be their friends?

Mr. Wedderburn

Perhaps the hon. Member will put that question down. I do not know the result of that conference.