HC Deb 24 March 1947 vol 435 c138W
65. Mr. Dye

asked the Minister of Agriculture what acreage of tobacco has been grown in this country during 1943–45; whether the produce has been suitable as cigarette or pipe tobacco; and whether it is possible to extend the acreage in 1947 Or 1948.

Mr. T. Williams

One-quarter of an acre in 1943 and 1944 and none in 1945. The 1943 crop was sent to a tobacco manufacturer; the 1944 crop failed. As regards the last part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave him on 17th March.