Five-furrow Ploughs

HC Deb 21 July 1947 vol 440 c857

50. Mr. Hollis

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will authorise an increased release of five-furrow ploughs to the home market.

Mr. T. Williams

In order to meet the needs of home farmers, arrangements have recently been made for the diversion to the home market of a substantial proportion of the five-furrow ploughs which have been specially built to meet export orders.

Mr. Hollis

Is the Minister aware that a substantial proporton of these ploughs are, in point of fact, of a type which is unsuitable for use on English soil?

Mr. Williams

Yes, Sir, but there happens to be only one firm in this country which makes them.