HC Deb 11 September 1941 vol 374 c300
53. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of steeplechase mares and geldings for which he has granted rations for the coming season; the amount of the daily ration of all fodder authorised; and the total weight that will be consumed in a six-months period?

Mr. Hudson

No rations have yet been granted for any mares or geldings for the coming steeplechase season.

Sir W. Smithers

When the time comes for the Minister to grant these rations, will he work out how many hens and cows can be kept on the rations which will probably be supplied to these useless animals?