HC Deb 26 July 1967 vol 751 cc731-2
36. Mr. Loveys

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether he will now revise his present policy concerning support by his Department to planning applications on agricultural and horticultural holdings, so as to give a clear indication of support when he considers the proposals are of benefit to the industry.

Mr. Peart

As I informed the hon. Member in my supplementary reply on 21st June, my Department is exploring with the industry the possibility of revising present practice.

Mr. Loveys

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that we have had sympathetic noises from the Minister about this for over a year? When will these sympathetic noises be turned into a definite statement of policy?

Hon. Members

Definite action‡

Mr. Peart

I thought that my reply on 21st June was welcomed. I know that it is a few weeks since then. I will do what I can.