HC Deb 12 March 1918 vol 104 c161
33. Major NEWMAN

asked the President of the Board of Agriculture whether he is in communication with the Feeding Stuffs Department of the Ministry of Food relative to the question of food for calves; and whether, in view of the urgency of the matter, he can make any statement to relieve the anxiety of calf rearers?

Sir R. WINFREY

It is proposed to allow priority certificates to owners of calves for the purchase of controlled feeding stuffs. The subject is still under discussion, and an announcement may be expected shortly.

Major NEWMAN

Will the Board of Agriculture impress upon the Ministry of Food that if the calf rearers cannot get food for their calves they will have to kill them?

Sir R. WINFREY

I think we have got that in view.