HC Deb 27 February 1930 vol 235 c2435W
Mr. QUIBELL

asked the Minister of Agriculture the respective prices paid for home-grown and imported barley used in the manufacture of alcoholic drink?

Dr. ADDISON

According to the London Corn Circular of 24th February last, the price of English malting barley ranged from 28B. to 45s. per quarter of 448 lbs., while quotations for imported varieties were as follow: Californian 35s. to 44s; Chilian 34s. to 39s.; Chilian Chevalier 40s. to 50s.; Australian Chevalier 38s. to 40s.

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