HC Deb 31 July 1939 vol 350 cc1935-6
74. Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered the representations from the National Farmers' Union that home-produced meat should be supplied to members of His Majesty's Forces; and will he state what action he proposes to take in the matter?

Sir W. Womersley

Yes, Sir. My right hon. Friend has informed the National Farmers' Union that, for the reasons given in his reply to the hon. Member for Barnard Castle (Mr. Sexton) on 22nd June, it is not possible to depart from the present policy of relying mainly on Dominion supplies of meat.

Mr. Lipson

Will my hon. Friend represent to the Minister that he might suggest to the National Farmers' Union that fanners in various localities might combine to see whether they could bring down the price of home-grown meat so as to compete with reasonable fairness with supplies from overseas?

Sir W. Womersley

Certainly, I will convey that message to my right hon. and gallant Friend.

Mr. de Rothschild

Will the hon. Gentleman convey a message to the Minister of Agriculture reminding him that he advocated this policy when he was president of the Farmers' Union?

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