HC Deb 16 August 1916 vol 85 c1888W
Mr. H. HOPE

asked the Secretary for Scotland whether, in view of the shortage and consequently high price of superphosphates, he will take steps to enable raw phosphates being imported from Algiers, so that this essential fertiliser shall be available for next season's crops?

Mr. ACLAND

I understand that the Ships Licensing Committee have promised to consider favourably applications for licences made by British shipowners for voyages with cargoes of phosphate to this country.