50. Mr. Scottasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will consider increasing the present inadequate food ration for sheep dogs, in view of their importance in animal husbandry and of the extra strain which will be placed upon them during the coming months?
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture (Mr. T. Williams)My right hon. Friend will be very glad to consider this suggestion in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Mr. ScottDoes my hon. Friend realise that his Reply will give very great satisfaction to farmers and shepherds, and cause much tail-wagging on the part of the other parties concerned?
§ Mr. WilliamsThat is why I gave the Reply.