HC Deb 11 August 1919 vol 119 c869
30. Major ENTWISTLE

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the alarm with which the horse transport industry views the prospect of a probable shortage of hay during the coming winter; and whether the Government propose to continue the rationing and the distribution scheme to ensure the continuity of the industry and to distribute a fair proportion of the present stocks of the Government for civil purposes?

Mr. BRIDGEMAN

I am aware of the apprehensions referred to. The Government is not yet satisfied that there is adequate foundation for them

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