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50.
Mr. Hollis
asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will authorise an increased release of five-furrow ploughs to the home market.
Mr. T. Williams
In order to meet the needs of home farmers, arrangements have recently been made for the diversion to the home market of a substantial proportion of the five-furrow ploughs which have been specially built to meet export orders.
Mr. Hollis
Is the Minister aware that a substantial proporton of these ploughs are, in point of fact, of a type which is unsuitable for use on English soil?
Mr. Williams
Yes, Sir, but there happens to be only one firm in this country which makes them.