§ 47. Major Yorkasked the Prime Minister what steps His Majesty's Government intend to take in the immediate future to consult with the leaders of the agricultural industry on long-term agricultural policy?
§ The Prime MinisterI do not desire at the present time to make any statement on this subject.
§ Major YorkIs my right hon Friend aware that last December a statement was made on behalf of His Majesty's Government that these consultations would, it was hoped, take place in the new year?
§ The Prime MinisterI have nothing to add to the answer which I have just given.
Mr. De la BèreI am a seeker after truth, and may I ask whether we may know what progress has been made, and when can we expect a pronouncement?
§ The Prime MinisterI should not be prepared to debate this matter at Question Time.