FOOD PRODUCTION IN BRITAIN

Dominion, Volume 10, Issue 3011, 23 February 1917, Page 5

FOOD PRODUCTION IN BRITAIN

DEFINITE AGRICULTURAL POLICY London. February 21. The "Central News" Agency says that on Thursday Mr. Lloyd George will unfold a definite agricultural policy, which will be miidh more than a war-time expedient.. It "is expected the Prime Minister will assure the farmers of reasonable prices for a fairly long period.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn. '' COaOIANDBBRING LAND FOR AGRICULTURE. London. February- 21. The Press Bureau states: "The Board of Agriculture empowers local authorities to oompulsorily take over land for allotment purposes with the view of maintaining the food supply.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.-Reuter. ' PROTEST BY FARMERS' UNION. (Reo. February 22, 8.10 p.m.) London, February 21. The National Farmers' Union has passed a resolution protesting agarnst toenailing up of farm labourers, and urging the Government to authorise the Minister of Agriculture to retain the indispensable men.—Aus.N.Z. Cable Assn.' : . MR. LLOYD GEORGE'S STATEMENT POSTPONED. (Rcc. February 22, 10.30 p.m.) London, February b2. In the House of Lords, the Duke of Marlborough announced that Mr. Lloyd George's statement regarding the Government's agricultural.policy had been postponed for a few days.—Aus.-N.Z. Cable Assn.