§ Mr. RAFFANasked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he is aware that farmers in Lancashire are unable to-obtain additional labour for the hay harvest, and are being put to inconvenience in consequence; and, if so, whether he proposes to take any steps to render assistance in the matter?
§ Mr. PROTHEROA number of soldiers have recently been allocated to Lancashire for the special purpose of helping with the hay harvest. If farmers will apply to the Agricultural distribution centre at Preston, they should be able to obtain assistance.