Evidence on lack of markets in Kent page 1
William Knox Child, a local famer and landowner, gives evidence that the lack of suitable markets in Kent means that farmers are not able to get a good price for their produce.
Continued on page 2.
Title
Evidence on lack of markets in Kent page 1
Date
24 March 1836, p.260
Catalogue number
Parliamentary Archives, HC/CL/PB/2/2/36
Transcript
Q: With a view to that description of population it would be very beneficial to the small farmer
A: Yes
Q: Does the Fruit in general sell badly for the want of better markets in your neighbourhood
A: I sold a considerable quantity of finest apples last year for a shilling a Bushel and I leave Honourable Gentlemen to judge if I got a fair price, if I could have sent them further I should...