HC Deb 12 May 1938 vol 335 cc1738-9W
Mr. Macquisten

asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps are to be taken to provide for the shortage of agricultural products which is being created by the long continued drought?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

It is too early to judge the ultimate effect on home agricultural production of the continued drought. Adequate rainfall within the next two weeks would materially affect the situation, although hay crops will no doubt be light.