§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) by what percentage average production costs of dairy farms (a) in England, and (b) in Wales have increased since 1st January 1973:
(2) by what percentage average production costs on mixed farms (a) in England, and (b) in Wales have increased since January, 1973;
§ Mr. Anthony StodartThe full year effect of changes in production costs facing the industry as a whole is assessed at the Annual Review. It is not the 475W practice to try to make assessments in the middle of the year nor ones in respect of the varying sectors of the industry.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if, in view of the traditionally higher production costs experienced on farms in Wales, he will set up a working party to study the problems caused by such increases and to report within the next two months.
§ Mr. Gibson-WattI have been asked to reply.
No.