HC Deb 21 July 1952 vol 504 cc25-6
38. Mr. Baldwin

asked the Minister of Food what was the weight in tons of beef purchased by his Department for each of the last five years to the most convenient date.

Major Lloyd George

With permission, I will circulate in the OFFICIAL REPORT a table giving details of home production and imports of carcase beef for the years in question.

The following table shows home production and imports into this country together with direct shipments on United Kingdom account to Colonies and services overseas:

The Minister of Transport (Mr. Alan Lennox-Boyd)

Without committing myself to approve of every one of these recommendations, in general, I accept the Report and I should like to express my appreciation of the Committee's work.

Mr. Freeman

In view of the fact that there is to be a National Safety Week during the first week of August, when there will be more motor cyclists on the road than at any other time, can the Minister say what action he is taking to give effect to these recommendations between now and the end of the month?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

That may be difficult because a number of local authorities are involved, but I will look into the question.