Mr. FOOT MITCHELLasked the President of the Board of Trade the present position of wheat reserves; the amount of wheat now on passage; and the size of the cargoes in which it is coming over?
§ Mr. H. WILLIAMSAccording to the "Corn Trade News," the port stocks of wheat, including flour in terms of wheat, at 1st November were about 740,000 quarters. In addition, the inland stocks are, of course, heavy at this season of the year. It is reported in the issue of the same paper for 13th November that the quantities of wheat and flour on passage to the United Kingdom were estimated at 1,677,000 quarters, and in addition 993,000 quarters were on passage "for orders." As regards the last part of the question, the sizes of the cargoes vary considerably, and for details I would refer the hon. Member to the issue of the "Corn Trade News" for 14th November.