HC Deb 08 February 1954 vol 523 cc822-3
36. Mr. G. Wilson

asked the Minister of Food the numbers of fat cattle, sheep and pigs, respectively, purchased by his Department in Cornwall during the year 1953.

Dr. Hill

Forty-two thousand head, 113,000 head and 249,000 head, respectively.

Mr. Wilson

Are these figures an improvement upon those sought in Question No. 31?

Dr. Hill

Yes, Sir.

37. Mr. G. Wilson

asked the Minister of Food how many gallons of milk were purchased on behalf of his Department by the Milk Marketing Board in Cornwall during the year 1953.

Dr. Hill

About 45.4million gallons.

Mr. Wilson

Can my hon. Friend say whether that is an improvement on the figures asked for in Question No. 32?

Dr. Hill

Perhaps my hon. Friend will compare the reply I have given him with the reply to Question No. 32.