62. Major Hillsasked 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. MorrisonWith 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 MacnamaraIs 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. MorrisonI 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. HoldsworthWill 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. WilliamsCan 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?