§ Major Sir K. FRASERasked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Agriculture if he will take steps to stop the Army Forage Department exporting hay from the United Kingdom as soon as practicable; also that all stocks held by the Army Forage Department over and above what they require for home consumption up to November next be handed over for civilian use?
§ Mr. FORSTERI have been asked to answer this question. The export of hay from the United Kingdom to the forces overseas will cease as soon as practicable, but it is not possible to assign a date for this at present. With regard to the latter part of the question, I would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the reply given to the hon. and gallant Member for Yeovil (Lieut.-Colonel A. Herbert) on the 2nd July, to the effect that the suggestion is not feasible, as hay is required for the forces overseas, in addition to such local stocks as are available in the countries concerned.