Mr. De la Bèreasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he is aware that many corn-dealers and corn-merchants throughout the country are unable to obtain any supplies of barley meal or maize; and whether, as these are urgently required during the hard winter season, he can give some assurance to the farmers that supplies will be available at a later date to enable them to maintain their livestock throughout the winter months?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonOwing to shipping delays there is at present some shortage of barley meal and maize in certain areas. Substantial shipments of barley and maize, however, are being made and I am hopeful that the position will shortly improve.