FARINA MILLS, MONIKIE.

HC Deb 21 February 1921 vol 138 cc567-8W

Mr. W. SHAW

asked the Minister of Food the amount of public money invested in the Farina mill at Monikie, Forfarshire; also the amount invested by private parties; and if the mill will be put into operation to deal with the potatoes now available?

Sir W. MITCHELL - THOMSON

Approximately £80,000 of public money was invested in the Farina Mills at Monikie, Forfarshire, in which the Government is the sole shareholder. Negotiations are taking place between the Ministry and farmers and others in that district with a view to the purchase by the latter of the mill, and if these are brought to a successful conclusion at an early date the mill will be used to deal with the potatoes now available.