§ 57. Mr. Priceasked 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. PriceCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether any steps have been or are to be taken to prevent the slaughter of dairy heifer calves?
§ Mr. HudsonI am glad to say that the marketing of calves is well below, that of the corresponding period of last year.