§ 46. Mr. Haireasked the Minister of Agriculture what is the present period in delay of delivery of new farm tractors in the South Buckinghamshire area.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsThis varies considerably, according to the make and type of tractor and the distribution arrangements. I am not aware of any exceptional delays in the South Buckinghamshire area.
§ Mr. HaireDoes my right hon. Friend realise that some farmers in my constituency have found that the delay is as long as a year; and will he take steps to see if it cannot be speeded up?
§ Mr. WilliamsThere is a shortage, of course, and I can assure my hon. Friend that we are doing our best to meet the need where the need is greatest. If any case in the county of Buckinghamshire, or anywhere else, is brought to our notice we will certainly try to help, consistent with available supplies.
49. Lieut.-Colonel Clifton-Brownasked the Minister of Agriculture what arrangements he has made for maintaining in full agricultural use Casetractors, which are now standing idle owing to lack of tyres.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsMy Department have taken up with the Board of Trade the problem of increasing the supply of tyres for replacement purposes. In the meantime, special steps are taken to assist in the provision of tyres wherever it is brought to the notice of my Department that tractors are immobilised, or likely to be immobilised in the near future, for lack of tyres.
Lieut.-Colonel Clifton-BrownIf I bring a case to the notice of the Minister, will he see that the spare tyres are supplied now, when the harvest is getting under way?
§ Mr. WilliamsWe are always willing to look at any case which is brought to our notice.