57. Lieutenant-ColonelCorbett asked the Minister of Agriculture the number of registration for pig and poultry rations under the original wartime scheme; and the total number of registrations as the result of the extended rationing scheme.
§ Mr. G. BrownIn Great Britain, approximately 458,700 holdings were registered under the wartime scheme. About 73,000 persons applied by 21st August for registration under the extended scheme.
§ 58. Lieutenant-Colonel Corbettasked the Minister of Agriculture how many farmers applied too late for pig and poultry rations under the extended rationing scheme which closed on 21st August; and whether he will reopen the scheme to accommodate late corners.
§ Mr. G. BrownThe number of late applications was approximately 14,000. The scheme will be reopened for a limited period later this month.