§ 71. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that in certain cases dealers have not been able to accept large quantities of non-millable wheat and that some farmers have had in consequence certificates for amounts larger than they themselves can use as feedingstuffs; and whether he will take immediate steps to ensure that the surplus can be disposed of legitimately and used to help overcome the present shortage of feedingstuffs.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsNo, Sir. I have no knowledge of the existence of any such state of affairs as the hon. and gallant Member describes. I am, of course, fully aware of the importance of securing the maximum possible quantity of non-millable wheat for inclusion in feedingstuffs rations, and instructions to secure this objective have been issued by my Department and the Ministry of Food.
§ Commander MaitlandIf I send the right hon. Gentleman details will he look into the matter, and will he say what the farmer has to do when the situation arises?
§ Mr. WilliamsI will certainly look into any case the hon. and gallant Member cares to submit.