HC Deb 06 November 1934 vol 293 c817
32. Mr. RHYS

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether home-grown hay is specified in War Office contracts for forage?

The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the WAR OFFICE (Mr. Douglas Hacking)

Yes, Sir, home-grown hay is at present specified.

Mr. RHYS

Will my right hon. Friend draw the attention of the farming community to the advantage which this action on the part of the War Office confers on them?

Mr. HACKING

I hope that my answer will receive the necessary publicity.

Mr. T. WILLIAMS

Can the right hon. Gentleman say why British horses are guaranteed British produce while British soldiers are guaranteed only foreign or Imperial produce?