§ Lieut.-Colonel Byersasked the Minister of Agriculture why the licence which enables the National Stud at Gillingham, Dorset, to carry out work on horse-boxes amounting to £1, 000 was authorised; and whether he will revoke this licence and ensure that the materials and labour involved are allocated to essential house-building projects in the district.
§ Mr. CollickThe building work now being undertaken at the National Stud is direct Government building and is, therefore, not subject to licence. This urgent work is necessary for the safety of this valuable bloodstock.