§ 16. Mr. Maginnisasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he expects to legislate for patent rights on agricultural and horticultural produce.
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsI regret that at present I have nothing to add to the reply giver to my hon. Friend the Member for Maldon (Mr. B. Harrison) on 27th March.
§ Mr. MaginnisIs my hon. Friend aware that growers in Northern Ireland are very co3cerned about this? Will he do his best to have this agreement signed at the earliest possible opportunity?
§ Mr. Scott-HopkinsI appreciate the concern of my hon. Friend for his growers in Northern Ireland. I can assure him that we moving as fast as we can, but, of course, there are many claims on Parliamentary time.