Oral Answers to Questions — Food Supplies. – in the House of Commons at on 19 November 1941.
Reverend Dr James Little
, Down
asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Food whether, as the grading of cattle in Northern Ireland continues to give great dissatisfaction and is the cause of much complaint, he will take up the whole question of grading afresh, and appoint umpires at cattle-grading stations to settle cases in dispute between sellers and graders as to quality and price?
Major Lloyd George:
I am not aware that the grading of cattle in Northern Ireland is giving dissatisfaction. The question of providing for appeals against the decisions of the graders was closely considered some time ago but was found to be impracticable.
Reverend Dr James Little
, Down
Will the Minister have inquiries instituted at once to find out how deeply this grievance is felt by the farmers and cattle rearers of Northern Ireland?
Major Lloyd George:
We are in close contact with the body representing the farmers of Northern Ireland. We meet them frequently, and I have heard of no complaint for some considerable time.
Reverend Dr James Little
, Down
Will the Minister meet the farmers, as I do, and find out for himself?
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