HC Deb 26 February 1976 vol 906 c612
17. Mr. Canavan

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next expects to meet representatives of the National Farmers Union.

Mr. Peart

I refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for Louth (Mr. Brotherton) on 22nd January.—[Vol. 903, c. 581.]

Mr. Canavan

When my right hon. Friend next meets the NFU, will he discuss the effects of the common agricultural policy? Does he remember that the re-negotiation of the terms of Britain's membership of the Common Market included references to benefits for farmers and consumers? Can he tell us now where these benefits are? Can he—

Mr. Speaker

Order. That is enough for now.

Mr. Peart

My hon. Friend must be aware that I am continually in close contact with farmers' leaders in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales. We meet frequently on matters affecting the Community.