HC Deb 25 March 1930 vol 237 cc289-90W
Sir H. HOPE

asked 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. BUXTON

The 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. HOPE

asked 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?

Mr. BUXTON

The 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.

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