§ 55. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Agriculture what steps he proposes to take to institute a nationally-organised scheme for the collection of food waste, and its conversion into sound feeding-stuff for poultry?
Mr. HudsonLocal authorities and county war agricultural executive committees throughout the country have been requested to arrange in collaboration for the organised collection and use of food waste for feeding to pigs and poultry. The question of facilitating disposal by drying or other treatment is receiving active attention. The county war agricultural executive committees have recently been asked to report on the position, and similar steps have been taken by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Supply in regard to local authorities. Further action will be considered in the light of these reports.