HC Deb 24 June 1930 vol 240 cc955-6
24. Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

asked the Secretary of State for War how many carcases of national mark beef have been consumed by the troops in the British Isles during the present Government's tenure of office?

Mr. SHAW

None, Sir.

Earl WINTERTON

Has the right hon. Gentleman made any efforts to encourage the supply of home-grown beef?

Mr. SHAW

We do not buy carcases from anyone, which is the subject of the question. The War Office have made no special efforts nor have the organised farmers themselves made any special effort on their own behalf.

Earl WINTERTON

Has the right hon. Gentleman's attention been called to the fact that the late Minister of Agriculture for a long time endeavoured to encourage something which the right hon. Gentleman is doing his best to discourage?

Mr. SHAW

I am not responsible for the Noble Lord's opinion as to what I do.

Captain GUNSTON

Are we to understand that neither the War Office nor any Government Department has made any special effort on behalf of agriculture?

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