§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Minister of Agriculture what proportion of vegetable seeds annually imported into this country come from Central Europe; and whether he is satisfied that arrangements have now been made for alternative sources of supply?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithForty-one per cent. of the total quantity of vegetable seeds imported in 1938 came from Central Europe. The point raised in the second part of the hon. Member's question is being considered by the Seeds Advisory Committee, comprising representatives of the Agricultural Departments, the Ministry of Food, growers and merchants.