Mr. HARRISasked the Food Controller how far arrangements have been made by the Government for cattle ready for slaughter to be utilised for the Army; and whether purchases are now being made specifically for this purpose?
§ Major ASTORSteps have now been taken to supply the military forces in England with fresh meat in lieu of frozen beef, mutton and rabbits; an arrangement which will result in the issue of a ration of fresh meat on six days a week. Purchases of cattle for this specific purpose are now being made by the Ministry of Food, and it is hoped that it will shortly be possible to dispose of as many as 5,000 or 6,000 beasts per week in this manner.