§ 56. Mr. BLINDELLasked the Minister of Agriculture the result of any negotiations between his Department and the National Farmers' Union relative to an agreed scheme for the marketing of agricultural produce, and particularly the marketing of potatoes; and whether he is now prepared to make an announcement upon the details of the Government's marketing proposals?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONMy Department is in close and constant touch with the National Farmers' Union on marketing questions, but, apart from proposals for extending the application of the national mark, no negotiations have recently taken place with that body in regard to any agreed scheme for the marketing of agricultural produce. The answer to the last part of the question is in the negative.
§ Mr. BLINDELLWhen may the House expect the details as to marketing proposals with regard to agricultural produce to be put before them?
§ Mr. BUXTONI am not able to say.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat does not arise on this question.