Cereals (Allocation) (Hansard, 14 November 1945)

§ 55. Dr. Little
asked the Minister of Food whether he will assign a certain amount of the cereals, at present granted to brewers, to farmers and poultry-keepers for the production of more milk and eggs which are in short supply.

§ Sir B. Smith
No, Sir.

§ Dr. Little
Does not the Minister recognise that something drastic will have to be done in the near future for the production of more eggs and milk, which are essential to the health of the people?

§ Sir B. Smith
Perhaps the hon. Member will keep that in mind when pressure is brought upon him to increase the flour extraction to 85 per cent. to the detriment of the feeding of poultry and cattle in this country.

§ Dr. Little
Does the Minister believe that the producers of milk and eggs are getting a fair share of the feeding stuffs today? I think they are not.

§ Sir B. Smith
The Minister not only believes it, but he knows it.