HC Deb 03 November 1943 vol 393 c664
60. Major Mills

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether he is satisfied that there is adequate control by the Ministry's inspectors over the sale by auction of old hens as stock birds?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food (Mr. Mabane)

No, Sir. Proposals to improve the control are under examination in consultation with the Agricultural Departments.