HC Deb 07 July 1942 vol 381 c645W
Colonel Carver

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether, to alleviate the consequence of the wholesale slaughter of poultry which is likely to take place after 1st October when the new rationing scheme begins to operate, he proposes to encourage the public to maintain in their place a large number of rabbits which, unlike hens, can be supported mainly on waste vegetable produce and weeds?

Mr. Hudson

Official encouragement is already being given to the breeding and rearing of rabbits, in captivity, for human consumption.

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