§ 37. Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what study he has made of the effect of the transport subvention proposed for Northern Ireland egg producers on producers in Scotland.
§ Mr. BuchanDetails of the assistance to be given to egg producers in Northern Ireland and Orkney are being worked out. Full consideration is being given to the effects on producers on the Scottish mainland.
§ Mr. MacArthurWill the Minister give an undertaking that the Scottish National Farmers' Union will be consulted about the rate of subvention, in view of the transport problems confronting Scottish producers who are far removed from major markets on the mainland?
§ Mr. BuchanAs always, we shall consult all the bodies that are concerned. The hon. Member may know that the National Farmers' Union made representations to us about the proposals, and the Union has also had discussions with officials of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. On this, as on any other question involving the farmer-producers of Scotland, we shall be giving full and adequate consideration to the views expressed before making up our minds as to our final decision.
§ Mr. SpeakerOrder. I would remind the House, seriously, that long Answers and long Questions prevent a Member who has taken the trouble to put a Question on the Order Paper from having the satisfaction of putting it and of asking a supplementary question, when it is not reached.