HC Deb 30 June 1930 vol 240 c1599
42. Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVE

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether sufficient material is now available to enable the Agricultural Conference to resume its deliberations?

55. Viscount WOLMER

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he proposes to re-summon the Agricultural Conference and, if so, when?

The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Dr. Addison)

I do not propose at present to re-summon the Agricultural Conference, but I shall not hesitate to do so when there is a desire on the part of the members for a further meeting or when circumstances make a further discussion desirable.

Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVE

If the right hon. Gentleman is satisfied with what the Conference has recommended him to do, will he introduce legislation to give effect to the recommendation?

Dr. ADDISON

The recommendation takes the form of a general resolution and not specific proposals.

Viscount WOLMER

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a very specific proposal, asking the Government to give English meat to the forces?

Dr. ADDISON

The main resolution of the Conference was not that particular resolution.

Viscount WOLMER

Will the right hon. Gentleman make some response to that particular resolution?