HC Deb 11 June 1941 vol 372 cc209-10W
Colonel Carver

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has considered fixing a quota of livestock for every farm; and whether such a step is contemplated?

Mr. Hudson:

As at present advised I do not consider it necessary to fix a specific quota of livestock to be kept on every individual farm, but in carrying out the policy of culling inferior and unthrifty cattle from both dairy and beef herds which was announced on Saturday last, county war agricultural executive committees have been instructed to take account of the stocking policy of farms in the same way as they have hitherto dealt with crop production.