§ Mr. W. TAYLORasked the Minister of Agriculture if he is aware that in the next few weeks the grass seeds will be sown, with the barley, which will convert 1510W arable into grass land after this year; and whether an early statement of policy may be expedited to retain and increase arable cultivation in this country?
§ Dr. ADDISONMy hon. Friend will be aware that the agricultural question is receiving the earnest attention of the Government, and I can assure him that the considerations to which he refers are appreciated.
§ Mr. GRANVILLEasked the Minister of Agriculture if he intends to introduce proposals to enable arable farmers to obtain a regular market and a profitable price for his product?
§ Mr. N. BUXTONProposals designed to achieve the purpose indicated by the hon. Member are being examined by the Government. I am not in a position at present to make any further statement.
§ Mr. GRANVILLEasked the Prime Minister when it is intended to introduce the Government's proposals to make arable farming pay?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI would refer the hon. Member to the answer which I gave to him on 3rd March.