Agricultural Production and Distribution (Hansard, 27 October 1970)

HC Deb 27 October 1970 vol 805 c19 19

§ 37. Mr. Carter
asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if it is his policy that competition should be encouraged throughout agricultural production and distribution.

§ Mr. Prior
Yes, wherever appropriate.

§ Mr. Carter
When one has in mind the answer to the previous Question, is it not true to say that Government policy is to give the highest possible income to farmers while at the same time imposing the maximum cost on the consumer?

§ Mr. Prior
No, Sir.