asked the Minister for Supplies if he will state (a) the number of agricultural tractors in operation in 1944 classified according to make; (b) the quantity of fuel supplied for those tractors in 1944; and (c) the estimated number of acres cultivated and harvested by tractors in 1944 as shown by the returns submitted by all owners of agricultural tractors.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Agricultural Tractors.
As the answer contains a number of figures, I will have it circulated in the Official Report.
Following is the statement:—
The numbers of agricultural tractors, according to type, in operation in 1944, for which oil fuel allowances were made available were:—
|
Fordson |
3,336 |
|
Ford-Ferguson |
435 |
|
David Brown |
124 |
|
Allis-Chalmers |
210 |
|
Cletrac |
14 |
|
International type |
244 |
|
Massey Harris |
29 |
|
Case |
29 |
|
Overtime |
29 |
|
Converted motor vehicle |
412 |
|
Lanz |
50 |
|
Miscellaneous |
73 |
|
Total |
4,895 |
The quantity of oil fuel supplied for the above tractors in 1944 was:—
|
Gallons |
|
|
Kerosene |
4,412,910 |
|
Fuel oil |
48,335 |
|
Petrol (for priming purposes) |
178,448 |
|
Total |
4,639,693 |
Information as to the aggregate number of acres cultivated and harvested by tractors in 1944 has not been compiled as I do not consider that the expense and labour involved would be justified.