HC Deb 28 January 1953 vol 510 c116W
76. Mr. Hurd

asked the Minister of Food the arrangements that will be made to allow Coronation committees in towns and villages to have an ox or sheep roasted for local feasts on Coronation day.

Dr. Hill

As I informed the House yesterday, the arrangements will provide for the traditional roasting of oxen. My right hon. and gallant Friend does not feel justified in providing for the much greater numbers in which smaller animals might be roasted. To preserve tradition is a worthy object, but to extend it beyond what I have already announced would not be justified by the present supply position.