§ 37. Mr. G. LAMBERTasked the Minister of National Service if he will state the number of men and boys now charged with the care of racehorses; and whether he will tap this reservoir of equine experience for assisting farmers to utilise farm horses to secure the coming harvest?
§ Sir A. GEDDESAccurate figures could only be obtained with difficulty, and there are no powers to compel individuals in civil life to do work other than that which they themselves select. As regards the reinforcement of agricultural labour, my right hon. Friend is aware that every effort is made by the War Agricultural Volunteer Scheme and other methods to procure the maximum number possible of persons for work upon the land.