§ 1. Miss Quennellasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he has taken to promote research into the advantages of the Limousin breed of cattle
§ The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mr. James Hoy)asked: We have no plans at present for research on this subject. But we watch with close interest all developments in potential meat supplying countries.
§ Miss QuennellDoes the Joint Parliamentary Secretary understand the peculiar and special advantages which this breed apparently possesses, especially for the British farmers at this particular time in competition with their Continental rivals? In view of this, could not he take a little closer interest in this breed?
§ Mr. HoyI assure the hon. Lady that we do so. We are aware of the claims made for this breed of animal, and we keep a close watch on the situation.