48. Mr. De la Bèreasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will introduce legislation to ensure the maximum food production per acre from the land of this country, as distinct from the indiscriminate ploughing-up programme?
§ The Minister of Agriculture (Colonel Sir Reginald Dorman-Smith)To ensure the maximum food production per acre is not primarily a matter of legislation, but of 1113 the most efficient use of the available resources of land, labour, equipment and fertilisers. Should further legislation be required, my hon. Friend can rest assured that it will be introduced.
Mr. De la BèreAre we to understand from that answer that no further development in connection with assistance to secure the maximum output is contemplated?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithNo, Sir.
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithNo, Sir.