§ Mr. ButlerTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what is his long-term policy with regard to farm incomes.
§ Mr. MacGregorThe Government's policy is to promote a viable and competitive agricultural industry. The reforms of the CAP agreed at the recent European Council should lead to a better balance of supply and demand which should lead to farmers having greater stability in the long run and a better atmosphere within which to make sound business decisions about the future.