HC Deb 11 May 1950 vol 475 c574
61. Mr. Nabarro

asked the Minister of Agriculture in view of the importance of stud farms in the promotion of bloodstock exports, what steps he proposes to take, in conjunction with the Minister of Fuel and Power, to protect stud farms affected by opencast coalmining.

Mr. T. Williams

I cannot give an answer in general terms as so much depends on the circumstances of the individual case.

Mr. Nabarro

Does the Minister really consider that bloodstock can be nourished and exercised on slag heaps?

Mr. Williams

The hon. Gentleman makes no reference in his Question to slag heaps.

Sir T. Dugdale

I ask the right hon. Gentleman again if he will read my hon. Friend's speech of last night and——

Mr. Williams

I have read it.

Sir T. Dugdale

It has not even been published in HANSARD yet.

Mr. Williams

It will be. It is clear that the hon. Baronet has not read "The Times" this morning.