HC Deb 23 October 1945 vol 414 c1846
9. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he is considering for securing the optimum use of agricultural land in Scotland.

Mr. Buchanan

In view of the world food shortage it will be necessary to continue for the present the war-time policy of intensive crop production to the fullest extent that is possible with due regard to the productivity of the land, and our labour and other resources. My right hon. Friends the Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Secretary of State are giving active consideration to plans for securing on a long-term basis the best and most efficient use of agricultural land and I hope that it may be possible to make a statement about this before long.