§ 53. Mr. Hurdasked the Minister of Agriculture what percentage changes in poultry numbers since 1938 have occurred in England and Wales compared with Scotland and Northern Ireland; and if feedingstuffs for poultry are rationed on the same basis in each country.
Mr. T. WilliamsThe numbers of poultry on agricultural holdings in June, 1948, were eight per cent. lower in England and Wales, 19 per cent. higher in Scotland, and 138 per cent. higher in Northern Ireland.
§ Mr. HurdWill the Minister bear these figures in mind when he is taking credit for the expansion of the poultry industry?
§ Sir Ronald RossIs the Minister aware that although Northern Ireland has the same rationing as we have, it supplies the entire quota of eggs for Greater London?
Mr. WilliamsI am not at all sure about the rations for poultry in Northern Ireland. Any Question on that subject would have to be put to my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.