§ Mr. HAYDN JONESasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture whether the attention of the Government has been called to the fact that the United States proposed to appropriate a sum of $20,000,000 for the purpose of determining the best process, securing the necessary water-power, and erecting suitable plant for the production of nitrates; and whether the Government will appoint a committee to ascertain the possibility of utilising the water-power of Wales for this and kindred purposes?
§ Mr. ACLANDThe question of increasing the supplies of nitrates is being actively considered. It, however, appears doubtful whether our available water supplies are sufficient to make production by water-power the means best suited to this country. If my hon. Friend would come to the Board's office and talk over the matter, I should be obliged. I have not received1658W any particulars of the proposed action by the Government of the United States of America, which he mentions.