§ 33. Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will make a statement on his discussions with the National Farmers' Union on the future of the agricultural industry.
§ Mr. SoamesAs these discussions are still going on, I am not yet able to make a statement.
§ Mr. WilleyIs the Minister aware that his appointment was warmly welcomed by the agricultural community because it was understood to denote a change of policy? Does he realise that if he wants to keep that welcome warm he had better make a satisfactory statement as soon as possible?
§ Mr. SoamesI hope to be able to make a statement before Christmas on these talks.