§ 53. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been called to the proposed erection of a steeplechase course and hunting centre at Hambledon, near Portsmouth, by which many miles or arable and agricultural farm land will not be available for producing food now in demand in this country; and what steps he proposes to take to prevent such action.
§ Mr. T. Williams:I am not aware of proposal to establish a permanent steeplechase course and hunting centre at Hambledon. A half day point-to-point meeting was held there on 6th April last, and my Department was consulted by the hunt committee before the meeting took place. Virtually no damage to agriculture was caused.