Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 18 March 1947.
Mr John Morrison
, Salisbury
12:00,
18 March 1947
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many cattle and sheep it is estimated have been lost in Scotland in the present severe weather; and what is their approximate cost, respectively.
Mr Joseph Westwood
, Stirling and Falkirk District of Burghs
It is as yet too early to form any reliable estimate of losses of livestock in Scotland due to the recent severe weather. I am afraid that some losses in sheep have been inevitable, but I understand it is unlikely that any substantial number of cattle will have been lost.
Mr William Snadden
, Kinross and Western
In view of the catastrophic losses which farmers are suffering now will the Minister undertake along with his right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture to open a special review with regard to mutton and wool?
Mr Joseph Westwood
, Stirling and Falkirk District of Burghs
That Question does not arise on the Question on the Order Paper.
Major Guy Lloyd
, Renfrewshire Eastern
In view of the Minister's notorious willingness to look into anything, will he look into the question of compensation for the terrible losses which are being sustained by Scottish farmers?
Mr Douglas Clifton Brown
, Hexham
That does not arise out of this Question.
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