§ Sir H. HOPEasked the Minister of Agriculture what was the estimated quantity of home-produced oats in each of the years 1927, 1928 and 1929; and what percentage this formed of the imported quantities?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONThe following statement shows the relation of home-production and imports of oats to the total supply for the years 1927, 1928 and 1929. The figures relate to the United Kingdom:
— 1927. 1928. 1929. Thousands of Tons. Home Production 2,240 2,424 2,564 Imports 295 372 353 Total of above 2,535 2,796 2,917 Per cent. Per cent. Per cent. Home Production 88.4 86.7 87.9 Imports … 11.6 13.3 12.1 Total … 100.0 100.0 100.0
§ Sir H. HOPEasked the Minister of Agriculture what were the quantities of oats imported into this country during the years 1927, 1928 and 1929, which were directly or indirectly receiving a subsidy, or where the natural market price was lowered by Government assistance?
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§ Mr. BUXTONThe only country in which the export of oats was stimulated by Government action during the years 1927, 1928 and 1929, and from which imports were received in this country during those years was Germany. Imports of oats from Germany amounted to 151,294 cwt. in 1927; 1,148,317 cwt. in 1928; and 2,488,557 cwt. in 1929.