HC Deb 25 June 1941 vol 372 c1047
49. Mr. Hannah

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, in apportioning corn to owners of pigeons, he will see that members of the National Pigeon Service do not get a share which is unfair to the small breeder, but that all who are willing to provide suitable birds for Government use shall receive equal treatment?

Major Lloyd George

I cannot undertake to provide rationed feeding-stuffs for pigeons other than those owned by members of the National Pigeon Service. The constitution of that organisation and the number of birds to be maintained are the concern of the Service Departments.

Mr. Hannah

Will not the Government allow the small men equality of treatment with the more wealthy ones?

Major Lloyd George

There is equality of treatment.

Mr. De la Bère

Is the Minister aware that he promised to look into the matter still further?