HC Deb 22 March 1932 vol 263 c893W
Major CARVER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether British bulb growers are now able to meet all demands for their products; and whether he will take steps to encourage increasing the bulb-growing acreage in this country in order to meet the demand now supplied by imports from Holland?

Sir J. GILMOUR

The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative. As regards the second part, bulb production is not capable of rapid expansion, but I am taking steps with a view to stimulating its development.