§ Mr. SAMUEL SAMUELasked the President of the Board of Trade whether merchants are at liberty to accept consignments of wheat and barley from foreign countries for shipment to this country, or whether it is the intention of the Government to divert such foodstuffs to neutral countries?
§ Mr. McCURDYI have been asked to reply. Merchants are at liberty to accept consignments of wheat and barley from1482W overseas, but the cargoes must be notified on arrival and must be dealt with as the Royal Commission on Wheat Supplies may direct. This limitation, however, has been withdrawn in respect of Californian, Oregon and Chilian barleys. There is no intention on the part of the Government to divert such foodstuffs to neutral countries.