HC Deb 31 May 1960 vol 624 cc108-9W
41. Mr. Prior

asked the Prime Minister what representations have been made to him by the President of the National Farmers' Union with regard to the guaranteed price changes made in the Annual Review of Prices for 1960.

48. Mr. Hayman

asked the Prime Minister whether he will make a statement on his recent discussions with the President of the National Farmers' Union.

The Prime Minister

At his request, Mr. Harold Woolley, the President of the National Farmers' Union, came to see me and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture on 25th May. He referred to certain criticisms which had been voiced by the farming community against this year's Price Review, but also suggested that during this summer the Agricultural Ministers and the National Farmers' Unions should engage in joint discussions to clarify some of the problems affecting the future of the industry. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture is arranging for these talks to take place.

Mr. Emrys Hughes

asked the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the conference he had with the National Farmers' Union on 25th May.

The Prime Minister

I would refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave today to my hon. Friend the Member for Lowestoft (Mr. Prior) and the hon. Member for Falmouth and Camborne (Mr. Hayman).

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