§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is aware of the heavy damage sustained by fruit and flower growers by recent severe frosts, gales and rain; and what action he proposes to take where the losses are creating financial embarrassment.
Mr. AmoryI am aware that fruit and flowers have suffered damage in some parts of the country and I sympathise with the growers concerned. These risks are part of the normal hazards of agriculture and horticulture and no exceptional action by the Government would be justified.