HC Deb 08 November 1948 vol 457 c1265
50. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he can give an assurance that adequate supplies of potash fertiliser will he available to farmers for the 1949 season.

Mr. G. Brown

All our potash comes from abroad; but provided that imports arrive as arranged, there should be sufficient to meet farmers' requirements for the 1949 season.

Mr. Peter Roberts

Is not the Minister aware that a large amount of potash is available in Germany? Cannot he impress upon other members of the Government that action should be taken now to see that the potash is here in time?

Mr. Brown

I understand that only a small amount is available in the bizone, and that is what we are in fact getting.

Mr. Hurd

Will some of it be sulphate of potash, which, I believe, in some cases is more useful than muriate of potash?