asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state, in respect of wheat and barley, (a) the number of dealers licensed by his Department for the season 1941-42; (b) the number of applications for licences received for the season 1942-43; (c) the number of dealers' licences granted for 1942-43; (d) the number of firms authorised to act as millers' agents for the purchase of wheat for 1942-43; (e) the number of firms licensed to assemble seed for 1941-42; and (f) the number of firms licensed to assemble seed for 1942-43.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Licensed Wheat and Barley Dealers.
The particulars asked for will be circulated with the Official Report.
Following are the particulars:—
|
Wheat |
Barley |
|
|
(a)Dealers licensed for season 1941-42 |
270 |
159 |
|
(b) Applications for licences received for season 1942-43 |
390 |
237 |
|
(c) Dealers' licences granted for 1942-43 |
30 |
107 |
|
(d) Firms authorised to act as millers' agents for the purchase of wheat for 1942-43 |
256 |
— |
|
(e) Firms licensed to assemble seed for 1941-42 |
354 |
220 |
|
(f) Firms so far licensed to assemble seed for 1942-43 |
256 |
145 |