Mr. DAVIESasked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether, having regard to the losses experienced in agriculture during the present time, he will consider the desirability of a larger proportion of home-produced meat than is now supplied to the Army being obtained in Great Britain?
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§ Mr. GWYNNEThis matter has lately been under consideration and has not yet been definitely settled, but I fear, owing to the very heavy extra cost which would be incurred, it is unlikely that much can be done at the present time on the lines suggested by the hon. Member.