HC Deb 15 May 1939 vol 347 c979
42. Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Minister of Agriculture what preparations he is making to utilise golf courses for pasturing sheep in the event of an emergency?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

The powers that it is contemplated would be conferred on the Government in the event of an emergency would enable all potential grazing land to be used to full advantage.

Mr. Gibson

Have the expert advisers of the right hon. Gentleman considered the biological influence of pasturing sheep on the quality of the pasturage, and will he keep that point in view in considering this matter?

Sir R. Dorman-Smith

Yes, Sir.

Mr. De la Bère

But are not sheep far more important than the golfers who frequent the courses?