§ 61. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Food what steps he has taken, following upon the recent representations of the hon. Member for East Fife, regarding the failure of this year's honey crop, and the difficulty experienced by beekeepers in obtaining necessary appliances.
§ Colonel LlewellinIn regard to the first part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave yesterday to the hon. Member for Howdenshire (Colonel Carver). In regard to the second part of the Question I would refer my hon. Friend to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Mr. StewartWill the right hon. and gallant Gentleman, as Minister of Food, use his strongest influence to ensure that these necessary appliances for hives are available?
§ Colonel LlewellinYes, Sir, I certainly want to see them made available, and I will do my best to make the necessary representations.