HC Deb 01 June 1933 vol 278 c2078W
Viscountess ASTOR

asked the Minister of Agriculture what has been the total for 1932, and also for 1933 up to date, from the wheat quota payments?

Major ELLIOT

The total sums paid to registered wheat growers by way of advances on account of the deficiency payments to which they will become entitled under the Wheat Act, 1932, amounted to £1,269,510 in 1932, and to £1,320,841 in the period 1st January to 31st May, 1933.