§ 8. Mr. P. Wellsasked the President of the Board of Trade how many cattle have been exported from Richborough and Ferryfield, Lydd, Kent, during the six months ended 31st October, or nearest convenient date.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftCattle are not separately distinguished in the export returns.
§ Mr. WellsCan the President of the Board of Trade state whether any of these cattle which are going from Rich-borough Port have attracted a subsidy? If so, is it not deplorable that British taxpayers should be called upon to provide cheap meat for foreign consumers at a time when we are importing very large quantities at very high prices?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftIf the hon. Member wants to ask a Question about those subsidies, perhaps he would put it down to my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.