HC Deb 03 March 1947 vol 434 c4W
57. Lieut.-Colonel Corbett

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will state the minimum ration of feeding stuffs that will be available to farmers next winter.

Mr. T. Williams

Ration scales next winter will depend on the total supplies of feeding stuffs available, and while I expect an improvement in supplies of cereal feeding stuffs in the latter half of this year, I cannot yet estimate its extent. I would refer the hon. Member to my reply on 17th February to my hon. Friend the Member for Bedford (Mr. Skeffington-Lodge), which contained a general statement on feeding stuffs supply prospects in the next few years.