HC Deb 26 November 1934 vol 295 c503W
Mr. LIDDALL

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the imports of barley during the first 10 months of the present year are 12 per cent. higher than the corresponding period of 1933 and 65 per cent. higher than the same period of 1932; and what steps he proposes to take to assist the British production of this cereal?

Mr. ELLIOT

I am aware of the increase in the imports of barley referred to by my hon. Friend. With regard to the second part of the question, I understand that the National Farmers' Union have announced their intention of making application to the Import Duties Advisory Committee for an additional duty on imported foreign malting marley.