HC Deb 06 December 1948 vol 459 c9W
52. Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he is in a position to make a statement regarding the working of grass-drying plant during 1948; and if any decision has been made regarding the programme for 1949.

Mr. G. Brown

I assume the hon. Member is referring to the 18 communal grass-drying centres established with Government assistance. The answer to the first part of the Question is "No. The financial and technical data on this year's operations are still being assembled." Plans for 1949 are under consideration by the Milk Marketing Board and farmers' co-operative societies.