§ 40. Mr. de ROTHSCHILDasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he will give the names of any of the fruit-growing associations in Great Britain which have signified to him their approval of the Agricultural Marketing Bill, and their intention to co-operate with him in carrying out its principles?
§ Dr. ADDISONNo fruit-growing associations, as such, have approached me on the subject of the Agricultural Marketing Bill.
§ Mr. de ROTHSCHILDIn view of the opposition of a certain number of the fruit-growing industries throughout England and Scotland, can the right hon. Gentleman see his way to confer with the fruit-growing associations individually, and, failing this, to send one of the representatives of the Ministry of Agriculture down to confer with them and explain this Measure, which they do not understand?
§ Dr. ADDISONWe are doing our best to meet the opposition, which mostly arises from lack of knowledge. If the hon. Member has any suggestions whereby the Ministry can co-operate, I shall be glad to consider them.
§ Mr. HANNONWhat earthly use can this Bill be?