§ Sir W. Smithersasked the Minister of Food why certain hides put up to auction recently by his Department were withdrawn; and how he now intends to dispose of them.
§ Mr. Webb:I would refer the hon. Member to the replies given to the hon. Member for Beverley (Mr. Odey) on 23rd April and 2nd May. No hides have been withdrawn from sale since 23rd May and those withdrawn before that date were subsequently re-offered and sold.