HC Deb 10 November 1958 vol 595 cc12-3
19. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Agriculture. Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on the action he is taking regarding horticultural markets in Greater London.

Mr. John Hare

The local authorities with which responsibility for much of the further immediate action lies are making encouraging progress with their negotiations and plans, but they have not reached a stage at which I can usefully make a further statement. I will certainly do so as soon as possible.

Mr. Wiley

I am obliged to the right hon. Gentleman, but will he speed up his activities in this respect? Does he not realise that horticultural producers will get a square deal only when we have decent horticultural marketing? The responsibility is on his shoulders. Will he come to the House and say that he has done something for a change?

Mr. Hare

The hon. Member is a great "ginger-upper," but in my quiet way I also try to ginger up.

Mr. Willey

In order to pursue my gingering up, I give notice that I will raise the matter on the Adjournment at the earliest possible opportunity.