§ Sir M. Barclay-Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total output of oats and barley in Scotland for the year 1937?
§ Mr. ColvilleThe estimated total produce of oats in Scotland in 1937 was 666,000 tons and that of barley 79,000 tons.
§ Sir M. Barclay-Harveyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the very serious position of farmers in the North-East of Scotland owing to the serious fall in the price of oats?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am aware of the difficulties with which Scottish farmers are contending at the present time. With regard to oats I would refer my hon. Friend to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries on 9th December, to which I cannot at present add.