HC Deb 08 October 1946 vol 427 cc27-8
54. Mr. Spence

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what total acreage of oats will be harvested this year in the British-occupied zone in Germany.

Mr. J. Hynd

About 1,337,000 acres.

Mr. Spence

Can the Minister say whether the majortiy of this acreage has been sown with British seed oats?

Mr. Hynd

In order to give an accurate answer to that question, I should have to have notice of it.