HC Deb 05 December 1912 vol 44 cc2504-5W
Mr. PETO

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether his Department have issued any simple treatise dealing with rotation of crops and general cultivation suitable to small holdings; if so, whether any steps have been taken to circulate it among small holders; and, if not, whether he will take steps to have such a treatise prepared which will give full particulars of the latest and most successful methods adopted in other countries, particularly in Denmark?

Mr. HERBERT LEWIS

No general treatise has been issued by the Board of the character suggested by the hon. Member, but they have prepared a large number of leaflets dealing separately with specific subjects of special interest to small holders. The leaflets are supplied free of charge, and have a considerable circulation. My right hon. Friend will be glad to send to the hon. Member a list of the leaflets, with an approximate statement of the number of each circulated during the present year.