§ 22. Mr. Ralph Morleyasked the Minister of Food the reason for the scarcity of rabbits offered for sale for food in the shops during the past twelve months.
§ Mr. StracheyRabbits are scarce because the demand for them is so large, this year we have already imported from Australia and New Zealand half as much again as in 1938.
§ Mr. MorleyWill the Minister see that what rabbits are available go to the shops and not to the hotels?
§ Mr. StracheyWe will do our best.
§ Mr. BartlettWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that another possible reason is that owing to the sorry state of the world rabbits are ceasing to breed?