§ 53. Lieut.-Colonel Byersasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware of the shortage of agricultural mowing machines in Dorset; whether there is a general shortage throughout the country; and what steps are being taken to increase the number of imported and home produced machines to deal with this year's hay crop.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI am aware that the supply of mowers in Dorset and in other counties is insufficient to meet demands. Plans were made with the agricultural engineering industry to double the output of mowers during 1946, but owing to production difficulties full output has not yet been achieved. I shall continue to do everything I can to improve the position.