HC Deb 24 June 1952 vol 502 c2037
Sir Waldron Smithers

Might I ask your guidance, Mr. Speaker. This morning I had an urgent telephone message informing me that Kevington Park, which is now designated for a building estate, is being ploughed up. Today they are beginning to plough up eight acres of wheat, eight acres of potatoes and eight acres of raspberries. Can nothing be done to stop that at any rate until these crops are harvested? Might I ask what action I can take, because local feeling is very strong on this happening, in view of the food shortage?

Mr. Speaker

I understand from the hon. Member that the work of ploughing up has already started. I can only advise him to get in touch with the Ministers responsible as soon as he can.

Sir W. Smithers

I have, but they cannot do anything.

Mr. Speaker

I am afraid I cannot either.