§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will meet representatives of the farming unions in Wales to discuss his approach to hardship cases as a result of the dairy milk quota; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsYes. I am meeting the chairman of the Welsh council of the NFU on 16 May and the president of the FUW on 21 May.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to assist the small dairy fanner in Wales facing problems as a result of the recent EEC dairy quota.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe Government are currently considering possible schemes to assist dairy producers facing special difficulties as a result of the recent EEC dairy quota arrangements apart from those who may benefit as hardship cases under the special reserve.