§ 60. Mr. Swinglerasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to what extent research has been carried out by his Department or under its auspices on the technique of storing undried grain in sealed silos; what funds have been devoted to this research; what grants have been paid to research institutes; what types of equipment have been used; and what results have been obtained so far.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsThe National Agricultural Advisory Service has been undertaking investigations on, two experimental husbandry farms with pairs of sealed silos. Experience gained so far shows that the grain can be satisfactorily stored and that it can be fed successfully to beef cattle and poultry. Further feeding tests on a wide range of stock will be carried out this winter.
127WIt is not practicable to isolate the cost of the investigations from the general running costs of the experimental farms. Grants to research institutes are a matter for the Agricultural Research Council and I would refer the hon. Member to the answer he received from my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury on 19th November.