HC Deb 23 October 1918 vol 110 c789W
Mr. FIELD

asked the Food Controller whether he is aware that dissatisfaction has been caused by the Order restricting the exportation of fat cattle from Ireland; and whether, seeing that a large number of live stock were fattened in order to meet the food control requirements this season, that grass-fed cattle will lose weight and quality if kept over the usual time for sale, and that the stoppage will dislocate the trade and discourage production, he will modify or withdraw the Order?

Major ASTOR

I cannot within the limits of a Parliamentary answer explain in greater detail the increments of price which I announced yesterday on the Motion for the Adjournment of the Debate, but full details will be published in the Press as early as possible.