§ Mr. CHARLES ROBERTSasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he can arrange for greater supplies of maize for the use of farmers?
§ Mr. PARKERI have been asked to reply. The decision of the Allied Governments to curtail the importation of grain for feeding-stuffs in order to release tonnage for essential breadstuffs has considerably restricted supplies of maize. It has been possible from time to time to release certain parcels which were unsuitable for admixture in bread, and every effort is made to distribute these parcels in an equitable manner. While the prospects of further importation in the immediate future are small, it is hoped to arrange for increased supplies in the autumn.