HC Deb 16 June 1958 vol 589 cc650-1
2. Mr. Gower

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in his promised consideration of the problems of small farmers, he will pay special attention to the conditions of small farms in Wales; and if he will make a statement.

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Mr. John Hare)

I shall, of course, pay the greatest possible attention to the position of farmers in Wales in working out my proposals for helping small farmers.

Mr. Gower

While thanking my right hon. Friend for that reply, may I say that I have no doubt that he is aware that Wales is peculiarly a country of farms of this kind?

Mr. Hare

That is entirely correct.

Mr. Willey

Can the right hon. Gentleman say when we may anticipate a statement from the Government on the small farms?

Mr. Hare

I cannot give the hon. Gentleman an answer on that point, but, as he knows, it is our intention that the new scheme shall be introduced as part of the determinations of the 1959 Annual Review.