Sir L. HABMSWORTHasked the Secretary for Scotland whether he is aware that seed oats in the North of Scotland have reached the price of roughly £5 per quarter; and, in view of the hardship upon the small holders entailed by this price, whether he can see his way to cause inquiry as to the practicability of steps being taken by him to influence a reduction in this price?
§ Mr. MUNROAs the result of enquiries, I understand that the highest price recorded in the Northern Counties for seed oats of the best quality is 80s. per quarter, while good seed can be obtained at prices ranging from 68s. upwards. It does not, therefore, appear to be necessary to take action as suggested in the second part of the question.