HC Deb 03 February 1944 vol 396 c1396
50. Mr. Granville

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has given his public relations officer powers to inform the agricultural industry and public opinion of the implications of decisions taken by his Department affecting farm prices and food production.

Mr. Hudson

The farming and general Press are informed of all decisions affecting food production, and facilities are provided in the Department for dealing with requests from the Press and the public for additional information.

Mr. Granville

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are still large numbers of agriculturists who are not aware of the full facts and decisions with regard to these prices? Will the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that not only is it important to take a right decision but that it is also important to take public opinion on it? Will he take a leaf out of Lord Woolton's book?