asked the Minister for Agriculture if his attention has been drawn to the increase in barley acreage, the plans, if any, for the orderly disposal of expected surplus grain at a remunerative price to the farmer and if he will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Surplus Grain Disposal
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Mr. Walsh
From the provisional estimates so far available the indications are that the barley acreage this year will not show any significant change. Firmer estimates are, however, expected in a week or so.