§ 59. Sir N. GRATTAN-DOYLEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has recently circularised housewives in London and Birmingham respecting the availability of British beef in their districts; if so, how many communications have been despatched, and with what result: and whether he contemplates extending the circularisation of this information, and in what areas?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONThe answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, 50,000 communications being issued in London and 9,000 in Birmingham. It is early yet to estimate results, but there are indications that during the past week the demand for National Mark beef increased by about 25 per cent. in London and 50 per cent. in Birmingham. In conjunction with the Empire Marketing Board, I hope to continue this effort in both cities as circumstances may require.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGEUnder the term "housewife," does the right hon. Gentleman include the Secretary of State for War and the First Lord of the Admiralty?