HC Deb 23 October 1941 vol 374 cc1933-4W
Major Thornton-Kemsley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the Scottish Agricultural Advisory Committee has re-examined the Hill Grazing Subsidy Scheme in the light of the facts set out in the memorandum submitted on 3rd July, 1941, by the hon. Member for Kincardine and West Aberdeenshire; and whether he can now announce that the Aberdeen Angus breed will be included in this scheme?

Mr. Johnston

As I informed the hon. Member on 19th September, the Scottish Agricultural Advisory Committee found it impossible to discuss the hon. Member's memorandum at their September meeting. They will now, however, have an opportunity to consider it at their next meeting, which takes place early in November. The inclusion of Aberdeen Angus cattle in the Hill Grazing Subsidy Scheme will be carefully reconsidered in the light of any report which the Council may make to me on the subject.