§ 65. Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Agriculture if he will devote a small part of the resources of the new experimental farms to the tobacco plant with a view to the further development of types suitable to our climate.
Mr. T. WilliamsNo, Sir. I am afraid that the available facilities will be fully utilised on urgent and important food production problems.
§ Sir I. FraserIn considering the importance of this matter, will the right hon. Gentleman consult with the Chancellor of the Exchequer about the importance of dollars, which contribute so much and in so many ways to our food?
Mr. WilliamsYes, Sir, but my immediate responsibility is the production of food, and I do not think that in the circumstances we can allow our technicians to devote themselves to the production of tobacco in this country.