HC Deb 12 October 1944 vol 403 cc1962-3W
Mr. G. Hutchinson

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether it is intended to transfer to his Ministry any further powers relating to agriculture now vested in the county councils or to take over any officers now employed by county councils in pursuance of their existing duties relating to agriculture.

Mr. T. Williams

It is difficult to look far into the future and to generalise on this wide subject, but any new proposal to transfer to the Ministry powers relating to agriculture now vested in County Councils would, of course, first be discussed with the County Councils Association.