HC Deb 23 September 1943 vol 392 cc393-4
65. Mr. Wilfrid Roberts

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the great difficulty experienced in harvesting cereals both this and last year, he will reconsider the acreage of cereals to be grown in Cumberland and Westmorland for next year?

Mr. Hudson

That matter is already under discussion with the county war agricultural executive committees concerned.

Mr. Roberts

Will the right hon. Gentleman take an early opportunity to come up to Cumberland and see the difficulties for himself?

Mr. Hudson

I am well aware of the conditions that prevail.