HC Deb 20 February 1939 vol 344 c21
33. Mr. De la Bére

asked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he is taking to ensure that the fanner is provided with his main feeding-stuffs at a reasonable price?

The Minister of Agriculture (Colonel Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith)

Prices of the main feeding-stuffs depend on conditions in the world grain and oilseed markets, over which the Government have no control.

Mr. De la Bére

Would my right hon. and gallant Friend be kind enough to have a word with me afterwards in view of the attitude which the Board of Trade have taken up on this matter?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

I shall be delighted to resume my conversations.

Mr. W. Roberts

What steps is the right hon. and gallant Gentleman taking to provide the farm worker with his main feeding-stuffs?