§ 52. Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVEasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the scheme submitted by the council of the National Farmers' Union for the better organisation of the marketing of fat stock and dead meat in England and Wales; and whether he proposes to take any action thereon?
§ Sir A. LAMBERT WARDAs stated in the reply he gave on 10th May to a 1326 question by my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Howdenshire (Major Carver), my right hon. Friend has the report referred to under consideration. He is not yet, however, in a position to make a statement on the subject.
§ Lieut.-Colonel WINDSOR-CLIVECan the hon. and gallant Member say when the Government will be in a position to make an announcement of their policy with regard to the livestock industry. Are the Members of the Cabinet aware of the seriousness of the position at the moment?
§ Sir A. LAMBERT WARDI will convey the hon. and gallant Member's remarks to my right hon. Friend.