§ 20. Sir R. Boothbyasked the Minister of Agriculture whether any progress has been made in the development of a meat marketing scheme.
§ Sir T. DugdaleDiscussions have been taking place with the representatives of the National Farmers' Unions on the form and scope of a fatstock marketing scheme as envisaged in the recent White Paper. I am now awaiting the formal submission of their marketing scheme.
§ Mr. John MacLeodWill my right hon. Friend bear in mind the heavy burden and the serious position which will arise in freight charges on account of the proposed increase in the large producing area in the Highlands, and will he take into consideration this fact, which is worrying farmers in the North very much indeed?
§ Sir T. DugdaleThat has nothing to do with the Question on the Order Paper.