§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he is aware of the delays in the delivery of nitrogenous fertilisers ordered by many farmers in Kent; and if he will take steps to hasten these deliveries.
Mr. AmoryYes. The exceptionally high demand has increased the local difficulties which always occur in obtaining supplies during the peak period in the spring, particularly in meeting late orders. The manufacturers are making every effort to hasten deliveries.
§ Sir A. Bossomasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether sufficient nitrogenous fertiliser is being made in this country to meet normal demands; and what quantity of this fertiliser is being exported.
Mr. AmoryHome production of nitrogenous fertilisers is sufficient to meet requirements over the season as a whole and to provide a small margin for export. Exports have virtually ceased during the present period of peak demand at home, but during the season 139W July, 1955—June, 1956, are expected to amount to 26,000 tons (nitrogen content).