HC Deb 13 July 1936 vol 314 c1648
24. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can make any statement as to the expected effect on prices to the consumers of beef and veal of the new livestock policy of the Government?

Mr. ELLIOT

As my hon. Friend will appreciate, it would be premature to make any forecast as suggested.

Mr. SOMERVILLE

Is it not probable that the price will be forced up?

Mr. ELLIOT

No, Sir, I do not think so.

Mr. GEORGE GRIFFITHS

Is there any necessity now to bother, because it has been raining heavily during the weekend, and there is plenty of water to drink?