§ 71. Mr. Oliver Pooleasked the Minister of Food when increased supplies of bird seed are likely to be available.
§ Dr. SummerskillMy right hon. Friend would like to increase supplies of bird seed and hopes to do so, but there are certain difficulties to be overcome and he cannot yet say when he will be able to make increased supplies available.
§ Mr. PooleIs the hon. Lady aware that only a small increase is needed, and that that would make a great deal of difference to the ruling prices?
§ Dr. SummerskillWe feel that this is a luxury and, moreover, we do not want to prejudice the transport of cereals in favour of bird seed.
§ Sir Ronald RossIs the hon. Lady aware that the keeping of small birds is an alleviation in the lives of many people in humble circumstances, and that the present prices of bird seed are exorbitant?