§ Sir H. Morris-Jonesasked the Minister of Food what quantities of alfalfa meal are being imported to this country from South Africa or other areas; what is the nature of its distribution going to be and the price; and whether he has considered the effect of this import on a number of farmers who have been encouraged by the Government to install expensive plants for drying grass in this country.
§ Mr. StracheyA purchase of 10,000 tons of alfalfa meal has been made from South Africa for shipment to this country at about 1,500 tons per month commencing this month; none has been bought from other sources. The price and the method of distribution are at present under discussion with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture; and we shall not lose sight of the interests of the home producers of dried grass.