§ 25. Mr. Wingfield Digbyasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is the policy of Her Majesty's Government on farm amalgamations.
§ Mr. PeartAs stated in the Annual Review White Paper published last week, we consider that the voluntary amalgamation of farms to produce viable, well-equipped holdings, should be encouraged. We are considering as a matter of urgency what measures are required to give effect to this.