HC Deb 08 February 1937 vol 320 c34
62. Major Hills

asked the Minister of Agriculture the quantities of horseflesh exported from this country for the last three years to the most recent convenient date?

Mr. W. S. Morrison

With my right hon. and gallant Friend's permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a statement giving the information he desires.

Following is the statement:

Captain Macnamara

Is my right hon. Friend aware that the distress is becoming very acute indeed, and will he look into the matter urgently, because the position is very serious?

Mr. Morrison

I am quite aware of the position in which many producers of poultry find themselves, and I am looking into the matter as urgently as I can.

Mr. Holdsworth

Will the Minister bear in mind the fact that, while the producers may be in difficulties, consumers are in difficulties in paying the prices already charged for eggs?

Mr. H. G. Williams

Can my right hon. Friend say when steps will he taken to denounce the four or five trade agreements which hamper this country in dealing with this matter?

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