§ 19. Mr. Dudley Smithasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied with the level of return obtained by the country's cereal farmers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MackieAt the last Review we made increases in the guaranteed prices for wheat, barley and oats. The current situation and prospects are being considered at this Review, the outcome of which clearly I cannot anticipate now.
§ Mr. SmithBut has not the degree of profitability shown a downward trend in recent years? Is it not now time for the Government to take positive action in the Price Review to reverse this trend if they want more acreage to be devoted to cereals?
§ Mr. MackieThat is what I said. It is being considered in the Price Review.