§ 35. Mr. Henderson Stewartasked the Minister of Agriculture whether the present discussions with representatives of farmers and farm workers cover all departments of the industry, namely, the production, marketing, and price level of all home-grown foodstuffs, the level of wages, and conditions of housing of farm workers; if not, what subjects are covered; and when he anticipates he will be able to announce the Government's policy resulting from these discussions?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithIn the review of the agricultural situation which is now being undertaken by the Government in consultation with representatives of the various sections of the industry, all relevant factors, including those of the kind mentioned by my hon. Friend, are being taken into consideration. As regards the second part of the question, I cannot say when I shall be in a position to make an announcement.
Mr. StewartIt is not true, is it, that the poultry industry, for example, is excluded from these negotiations?
§ Sir R. Dorman-SmithNo, certainly not.
§ Mr. R. AclandIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman quite sure that he will be able to make an announcement before the General Election?