HC Deb 20 October 1949 vol 468 c754
48. Mr. G. Williams

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will hasten supplies of basic slag to farmers for autumn application.

The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. Thomas Williams)

I am satisfied that all the basic slag that can be made available for autumn application is being supplied to farmers as quickly as possible.

Mr. G. Williams

Can the Minister say why there is so little? Surely there are plenty of steel by-products, but the farmers cannot get it even if they put in their orders three or four months ahead of time?

Mr. T. Williams

The hon. Gentleman cannot be aware of the fact that supplies sent to farmers up to the end of September are well above those of any previous year.

Mr. G. Williams

They are still very inadequate.