HC Deb 28 November 1917 vol 99 c2004
76. Sir J. SPEAR

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture if the Order preventing the use of dredge corn for feeding cattle, for which purpose it is grown, will increase the shortage of beef, mutton, and pork; and will he endeavour to get the embargo withdrawn?

Mr. CLYNES

I am aware that the Dredge Corn Order aggravates the difficulty of feeding stock. It is, however, of paramount importance that grain fit for human consumption should, so far as possible, be reserved for that purpose. Grain unsaleable for milling can, of course, be fed to animals.