§ 15. Major COLVILLEasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware of the situation which exists in the farming industry in Scotland owing to the inability of producers to obtain a reasonable price for their produce: and if he will state his proposals for helping that industry?
§ Mr. JOHNSTONI am aware of the difficulties which at present confront agriculture in Scotland. It is not possible for me, however, within the limits of question and answer to discuss what the Government have done and are doing and have in view for the purpose of assisting the industry.
§ Major COLVILLEDoes the hon. Gentleman understand that we have not had an answer at all as to what the Government are prepared to do in regard to Scottish agriculture?
§ Mr. JOHNSTONIn the closing days of the last Session my right hon. Friend made a very considerable and long answer on that subject, and I propose, with my hon. and gallant Friend's consent, to send him a copy of it.
§ Major COLVILLEWill the hon. Member consider that the only possible means of giving help is to exclude new foreign potatoes for a definite period?
§ Mr. WESTWOODWhat about oats?