FOOD IMPORTS 



Contrast our imports of agricultural produce, 

 which show a huge expansion, as shown by the 

 following table : 



Imports of Food-Stuffs.* 

 {Average Annual Value, 1866-1872, 1905-1911.) 



These two tables suffice to demonstrate how 

 completely our agricultural industry has failed 

 to benefit by the increased home consumption. 



Not only the actual farmer, but the landlord 

 and agricultural labourer have suffered in an 

 equal ratio. The owner of land, who is being 

 subjected to so much abuse, has lost to an 



* Figures for 1866-1872 supplied from the Board of 

 Agriculture by the courtesy of Mr. K. H. Rew. Figures 

 for 190.3-1911, Agricultural Statistics, I911. Cd. 6385. 



