§ 53. Mr. Lambertasked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster whether he will increase the supply of feeding-stuffs in the West of England, as the shortage is causing a diminution of pig and poultry products and consequent loss to the producers?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydYes, Sir. Action on the lines suggested has already been taken.
§ Mr. LambertMay we know when there will be a supply of feeding-stuffs in the West of England?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydThe difficulties with regard to feeding-stuffs apply to the country as a whole, but the particular difficulties of the West country have been met. During the week ending 4th November we despatched large supplies of barley to the Bristol Channel ports.
§ Mr. BeechmanWill my hon. Friend remember that the shortage in West Cornwall has been particularly acute?
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydCertainly.
§ Mr. Lennox-BoydNo, Sir, but they hvae a particularly large pig population in that part of the country.