§ 54. Sir W. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is satisfied that the expenditure of £73,500 this year on the National Stud is justified, in view of the fact that in 1951–52 the cost was £11,010.
§ Sir T. DugdaleYes. The estimated increase in expenditure for 1952–53 is mainly due to provision for the purchase of additional stallions to enable the Stud to make a full contribution to the thoroughbred industry in this country.