HC Deb 30 May 1938 vol 336 cc1660-1W
Sir H. Morris-Jones

asked the Minister of Agriculture what is the quantity and value of basic slag and lime used in the county of Denbigh calculated on the basis of the Exchequer contribution under the Agriculture Act, 1937, according to the latest available figures?

Mr. W. S. Morrison:

The Land Fertility Scheme came into operation on the 6th September, 1937. Up to and including 21st May, 1938, 2,346 applications for contribution under the scheme had been received from the county of Denbigh, covering 9,353 tons of lime and 3,721 tons of basic slag, of an estimated value (delivered) of £18,600, and £12,000 respectively.