HC Deb 07 July 1965 vol 715 c220W
62. Mr. Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what steps he is taking to increase exports of agricultural produce.

Mr. Peart

The Government's additional measures for export promotion, which were announced last January, are available to assist exporters of agricultural produce. I have already discussed these measures with representatives of the trades and industries chiefly concerned with agricultural exports; and I intend shortly to hold a formal meeting with all those interested to put forward for their consideration certain specific proposals designed to ensure that the maximum benefits are obtained.

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