§ 67. Mr. Dyeasked the Minister of Agriculture whether it is his intention to continue the rationing of fertilisers for next year's crop; whether those farmers who have been unable to secure their full allocations this year will be able to obtain the arrears; and what steps are being taken to increase supplies of both potash and phosphates, so as to increase the ration, or alternatively to make rationing unnecessary.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI am not in a position at present to make a statement regarding the distribution of fertilisers for the 1946–47 season.
§ Mr. DyeCan the Minister assure the House that a sufficient quantity of fertilisers, both potash and phosphates, will be imported to enable us to reach maximum production?
§ Mr. WilliamsAs my hon. Friend is probably aware, just as food is allocated by the Combined Food Board, so are various kinds of fertilisers. That is why no decision can be reached for at least a week or two with regard to the 1946–47 allocations.