52. Lieut.-Colonel Sir Ian Fraserasked the Minister of Agriculture whether, in view of the recommendation that hill and fell farmers should in the national interest partially turn over from milk supply to stock raising, he will consider giving them an increased supply of coupons for feeding-stuffs?
Mr. HudsonHill farmers who cannot grow fodder crops are already eligible for feeding-stuffs coupons for certain classes of cattle. As my hon. and gallant Friend will be aware, the available supplies of feeding-stuffs for release against coupons are limited, but if he will let me have further particulars of his suggestion, I will look into the matter.
§ Sir I. FraserIs my right hon. Friend aware that, apart from any particular information I shall give him, it is common knowledge that most of these hill farmers have been growing milk because it is the only way they can get enough food for their beasts?