§ 54. Mr. Collinsasked the Minister of Agriculture what special steps he will take, in addition to those already proposed, to ensure a substantial increase in food production in the next six months.
§ Mr. T. WilliamsI am not aware of any additional special measures that I could take to increase food production during the next six months, but I earnestly hope that farmers will do their utmost to obtain the highest possible yields of crops, and the maximum output of milk and other livestock products.
§ Mr. CollinsCan my right hon. Friend consider any special steps to be taken by the county committees in areas where they are of opinion that there is not a sufficient tillage acreage or where there is unwillingness on the part of farmers to plough up grassland; and, further, can he say anything about an increased priority for grass dryers or other farm machinery?
§ Mr. WilliamsIf my hon. Friend will put down a particular Question about grass dryers or other farm machinery, I shall be happy to give him the information he requires.