§ 52. Mr. Boothbyasked the Minister of Agriculture whether owing to the greatly superior quality of their mutton, he will introduce a special grade for hill ewes?
§ The Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Captain McEwen)I have been asked to reply. The scale of prices for fat sheep which will be prescribed when the Minister of Food takes full control has recently been the subject of discussion with the National Farmers' Unions of England and Scotland, and includes a class for light-weight ewes, which is intended to cover the hill ewes to which my hon. Friend refers.
§ Mr. BoothbyWhen does the Minister of Food intend to take full control?
§ Captain McEwenPerhaps my hon. Friend would address that question to the Minister.