HC Deb 13 November 1918 vol 110 cc2667-8
45. Mr. WRIGHT

asked the Prime Minister whether a copy of an unanimous resolution of the Central Advisory Agricultural Council, asking as a matter of extreme urgency that concentrated cattle-feeding-stuffs be given absolute priority of any tonnage rendered available by the cessation or abatement of enemy submarine attacks, and that such resolution be brought to the attention of the War Cabinet, has yet been brought to the attention of that body; and, if so, whether it has been decided to take any, and what, action with reference thereto?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of FOOD (Major Astor)

I have been asked to reply. The resolution has been received but the Food Controller had already discussed the allocation of further tonnage for the importation of feeding-stuffs with the inter-Allied Food Council, the Allied Maritime Transport Council, and the Shipping Controller in view of the substitution of armistice for war conditions.

Mr. G. LAMBERT

Is this resolution to be carried into effect, and when will the tonnage be released for the conveyance of the food-stuffs to this country?

Major ASTOR

Perhaps the right hon. Gentleman will wait until this afternoon when the Food Controller hopes to deal fully with, this matter.