§ 20. Mr. Butcherasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has made any 817 orders for the reduction of acreage devoted to flowers, etc.; and whether these orders will be enforced in such a way as to preserve equality between various parts of the country?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithRecommendations were made to the County War Agricultural Executive Committees for a reduction of the acreages devoted to flower crops, etc., if grown in open land or under glass, and these recommendations have been accepted by all committees. The necessary directions have been issued in a number of counties and are in preparation in other counties. The directions as regards flowers from county to county are very similar and equality should be preserved.
§ Mr. ThorneIf there is to be a reduction in the acreage devoted to flowers, will the Minister see that that acreage is properly cultivated?