§ 31. Mr. Wolrige-Gordonasked the Minister of Agriculture Fisheries and Food what plans he now has for increasing the production of beef in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. PeartMeasures to influence beef production are matters for the Annual 1271 Review. I do not propose to comment in advance of the Review.
§ Mr. Wolrige-GordonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that farmers would welcome some positive indications from the Government about the value of increasing the production of our own beef at home? Has he any specific proposals in mind—for instance, perhaps the reintroduction in some form of the cow heifer subsidy? Can he also give encouragement to low-lying as well as to hill farms to enable them to produce more beef-type calves?
§ Mr. PeartAs the hon. Gentleman knows, I could not comment in advance of the Review. This is a matter which will be considered.