asked the Minister for Agriculture if he will state (a) the amount of barley purchased by the maltsters this season (i) under contract and (ii) in excess of contract, and (b) the surplus of barley for disposal.
Written Answers. - Barley Purchases.
Mr. Walsh
Since the withdrawal of official control over the marketing of barley maltsters and other barley dealers are not required to furnish particulars of their purchases to my Department. I am not in a position, therefore, to furnish the information requested.