HC Deb 07 April 1930 vol 237 cc1766-7
56. Mr. BLINDELL

asked 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. BUXTON

My 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. BLINDELL

When may the House expect the details as to marketing proposals with regard to agricultural produce to be put before them?

Mr. BUXTON

I am not able to say.

Mr. WISE

When does the Minister propose to lay before the House his own agricultural policy?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise on this question.