§ 21. Mr. Farrasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he will take early action to implement the recommendations of the Engholm Committee on Plant Breeders' Rights.
§ Mr. SoamesThe organisations representing interests affected by this Report have been invited to submit their views. These will need to be considered before decisions on the Committee's recommendations can be taken.
§ Mr. FarrIs my hon. Friend aware that there is already a tendency for some plant breeders and seed breeders to withhold new varieties from the market until they can avail themselves of the benefits of legislation when it is introduced?
§ Mr. SoamesI have that possibility in mind and I am anxious to get on with it as soon as possible, but I think that it is right to take into account the views of all interests concerned.