HC Deb 08 January 1942 vol 377 c32
57. Mr. Price

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether there has been a decrease of the number of dairy cattle and calves as a result of the ploughing-up policy; and whether steps are being taken to show that by arable dairy farming the dairy herds of the country will actually be increased?

The Minister of Agriculture (Mr. R. S. Hudson)

The answer to the first part of the Question is, "No, Sir," and to the second, "Yes, Sir."

Mr. Price

Can the right hon. Gentleman say whether any steps have been or are to be taken to prevent the slaughter of dairy heifer calves?

Mr. Hudson

I am glad to say that the marketing of calves is well below, that of the corresponding period of last year.