§ 6. Mr. Loveysasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what representations he has received about the concern of farmers with regard to the future use of disused railways lines; and what action he will take.
§ Mr. John MackieI have recently received a representation from the National Farmers' Union, which I am looking into.
§ Mr. LoveysIs the Minister aware that his reply will do nothing to alleviate the concern of farmers about the problem? May we have a definite assurance that priority will be given to returning disused lines to agriculture where practical, and that in other cases farming interests, such as accommodation works and fencing, will be properly protected?
§ Mr. MackieThe hon. Member can be assured that my right hon. Friend looks after the interests of farming before anything else.