§ 33. Mr. LIDDALLasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is now in the position to state the Government's long-term livestock policy?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am sending my hon. Friend a copy of a full statement of the position which I made in reply to questions by the hon. Member for South Croydon (Mr. H. G. Williams) and the right hon. Gentleman the Member for South Molton (Mr. Lambert) on 4th February. There is nothing at present to add to that statement, except to say that the discussions with the Argentine Government on the propose is put forward by His Majesty's Government in the United Kingdom are now being resumed.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYCan my right hon. Friend give the House an assurance that neither the Ottawa Agreements nor the Argentine Agreement will be renewed except upon terms more satisfactory to the home producer?
§ Mr. H. G. WILLIAMSHas a decision been made as to the conclusion on 7th May of the Agreement with the Argentine?
§ Mr. ELLIOTThat question should be addressed to the President of the Board of Trade.
§ Mr. BOOTHBYMay I have an answer to my question?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am afraid that it is not a question to which any answer can be given by a Departmental Minister.