Former MP for Portsmouth South
I beg to move, That this House should lay down statutory minimum standards of space and comfort for all animals kept in such conditions so that every animal shall be able to stand, lie down, turn round, have reasonable light, &c.; that periodical inspections by Government-appointed persons should be compulsory; and that a study should be made of the effects of the antibiotics, &c.,...
asked the Minister of Power if he is aware that, though the National Coal Board has been advertising solid fuel-burning appliances extensively, local coal merchants are rationed by the Board on the basis of their 1962 fuel requirements; and if he will issue a general direction, in the public interest, to the Board to ensure that either fuel supplies will be available, or that advertising for...
It is unfortunate that these people cannot get any more specialist coal than they had in 1962—the merchants are rationed for that. Does not the Minister agree that the Board ought to stop advertising more solid-fuel-burning appliances if they cannot provide the fuel?
I beg to give notice that on Friday, 4th February, I shall call attention to factory farming methods, and move a Resolution.
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in view of the rise in the cost of tobacco, he will seek power to authorise the reintroduction of coupons for old-age pensioners to enable them to buy limited amounts of tobacco at a reduced price.
Does the hon. and learned Gentleman realise that that will cause great disappointment amongst all the old-age pensioners, and amongst his personal admirers?
I wanted to support my hon. and gallant Friend by quoting one case—the case of Bombardier Harris of the Reserve of the Royal Horse Artillery, who, in the Boer War, was sued by the War Office for an overpayment. He won his case and did not have to pay. That is just a precedent. Perhaps the Minister would like to have the details.
asked the President of the Board of Trade how much foreign currency was involved by British tourists going abroad in the last convenient period of 12 months; how much British currency was purchased by foreign or Commonwealth tourists visiting this country in the same period; and what action he will take to make this country more attractive to tourists.
