§ 7. Mr. Crouchasked the Minister of Agriculture when, and under what conditions, the silos of Re-Commissioned Mills Ltd. have been offered to a non-trading body, the National Farmers' Union; and when the offer expires, or is withdrawn, if they will then be offered to others either as a whole or separately.
§ Mr. NugentAn offer of the national silos and two depot driers was made to 1314 the National Farmers' Union on the 20th October, 1954, and negotiations are proceeding in the light of the experience of Re-Commissioned Mills Ltd. in the current season. If mutually acceptable terms cannot be agreed, other alternatives, including those mentioned by my hon. Friend, will be considered.
§ Mr. CrouchCan my hon. Friend state what is the maximum capacity of these silos, and how many there are in the country?
§ Mr. NugentIf my hon. Friend will put down a Question, I shall be pleased to obtain the figures for him.