HC Deb 27 February 1930 vol 235 cc2418-9
84. Mr. W. HENDERSON

asked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the fact that the Cheshire county mental hospital is now using British beef instead of Argentine beef, and this change has resulted in a saving of ¼d. per lb. and a total of £180 in 12 months; and will he take steps to urge upon other institutions the wisdom of their following this example?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I have recently sent a general circular to local authorities urging the use to the greatest possible extent of goods and materials of home production. I do not think that anything further is required.

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

Will the right hon. Gentleman communicate a copy of the circular to the Secretary of State for War and the First Lord of the Admiralty?