§ 43. Mr. Westwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any conference has been held between the Department of Agriculture for Scotland and the Association of County Councils in Scotland, on the desirability of amendment of the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act, 1926; whether proposals have been considered for speedy amendment of the foregoing Act, with special reference to the supply of lime; whether he is aware that the County Councils Association are desirous of this; and what action does he propose to meet the desires of the Association?
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Colville)A meeting has taken place between representatives of the Department of Agriculture for Scotland and the Association of County Councils in Scotland, and I am fully aware of the association's proposals for amendment of the Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs Act. As the hon. Member is aware, I am at present in consultation with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries as to whether a committee should be set up to inquire into the whole matter.