HC Deb 18 May 1950 vol 475 cc1390-1
57. Mr. Harold Davies

asked the Minister of Agriculture if he will now publish an up to date list of all the members of the Staffordshire Agricultural Executive Committee with their qualifications for appointment.

Mr. T. Williams

I am sending my hon. Friend a list showing the present membership of the Staffordshire Agricultural Executive Committee. In making appointments to the Committee I have selected persons who are conversant with the agriculture of the county or who have administrative experience, and whose knowledge, ability and standing in the county are recognised by the industry.

Mr. Davies

Is my right hon. Friend aware that among small farmers there is a feeling that they have little representation on this committee, and can he evolve a formula by means of which the small man will have a greater say on it?

Mr. Williams

Apart from the local representatives, there is a smallholder on this committee.

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