HC Deb 08 July 1936 vol 314 cc1226-8W
Mr. DONNER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will state the acreage of onions in Hampshire in 1913, 1931, and 1935, separately; and the total imports of onions from abroad during each of these years?

Mr. ELLIOT

The particulars required are given in the following statement:

STATEMENT showing the acreage of onions in Hampshire (excluding Isle of Wight) and the total imports of onions into United Kingdom in 1913, 1931 and 1935.
Year. Acreage in Hampshire. Total Imports into United Kingdom.
Acres. Bushels.
1913 87 9,105,164
1931 48 10,170,550
1935 43 10,450,627

Mr. DONNER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will state the acreage of barley in Hampshire in 1913, 1931, and 1935; and the total imports of barley from abroad during each of these years?

Mr. ELLIOT

The particulars desired are given in the following statement:

STATEMENT showing the acreage of barley in Hampshire (excluding Isle of Wight) and the total imports of barley into the United Kingdom in 1913, 1931 and 1935.
Year. Acreage in Hampshire. Total Imports into the United Kingdom.
Acres. Cwt.
1913 28,459 22,439,248
1931 19,367 15,423,116
1935 15,412 17,107,118

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