23. Mr. De la Béreasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to insure against a shortage of cattle in Britain, on account of the fact that farmers have had to sell calves to the slaughterers in order to sell as much milk as possible?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonThe information in my possession does not indicate that there is likely to be a shortage of cattle in this country.
Mr. De la BéreIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the plight of the milk producers, who are trying to produce every drop of milk, and of their resignation and disillusionment over what has taken place, and is he also aware that every Member of the Government will be expected to do his duty for the agricultural industry?
§ Mr. MorrisonI am aware of the conditions affecting milk producers.