HC Deb 06 July 1943 vol 390 c1964W
Colonel Mills

asked the Minister of Agriculture how many potato-spraying machines have been issued to the Hampshire war agricultural executive committee and of what types; and whether any of these machines have been withdrawn?

Mr. Hudson

A total of 37 potato-spraying machines has been issued to the Hampshire war agricultural executive committee made up of the following types:

10 Four Oaks Farmfield. Barrel type for mounting on farm cart.
11 Weeks 150-gallon, tractor drawn, wheel driven pump.
11 Weeks 100-gallon, horse drawn, wheel driven pump.
2 Barclay Ross and Hutchison "Compressor" tractor drawn, wheel driven pump.
3 Four Oaks Acid Resisting Knapsacks, hand sprayers.

These machines are still in the possession of the committee and no machines have been withdrawn.